Ann Widdecombe latest as police confirm suspect was not known to Prevent
- The suspected murder of veteran politician Ann Widdecombe is now being investigated as an act of terrorism, police have confirmed.
- A 28-year-old man, initially arrested in Rotherham, has been re-arrested on suspicion of commissioning, preparing, or instigating acts of terrorism.
- Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood told the Commons that the suspect was not known to the counter-terrorism programme Prevent.
- Counter-terrorism police have taken over the investigation from Devon & Cornwall Police, citing new information and evidence.
- Ms Widdecombe was found dead with serious injuries at her Haytor residence on Thursday, and police are pursuing multiple lines of enquiry to establish the motivation.
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