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Uni Worker's Sick Post Wishing Ann Widdecombe ‘Painful Death’ Sparks Outrage
Police Scotland found no criminal offence after the posts, while the university said the comments were the staff member’s own and launched a priority review.
- On Sunday, Aberdeen University launched an investigation into web developer Heather Herbert regarding social media posts celebrating the death of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe, distancing itself from the comments.
- Herbert posted on Bluesky hoping the 78-year-old Widdecombe suffered an 'extremely painful death' shortly after reports of her murder at her Dartmoor home surfaced.
- Police Scotland confirmed no criminality was established regarding the posts, while Rector Iona Fyfe publicly condemned the comments after receiving significant complaints about the matter.
- Defending the remarks to The Gaudie and The National, Herbert called the backlash 'hugely overblown' and insisted the posts were made before the murder investigation was officially launched.
- Critics argue the incident reflects a disturbing normalization of violent rhetoric against political opponents, as a petition has been launched demanding a formal review and Herbert's dismissal.
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