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Ann Widdecombe killing was targeted attack, say counter terror police
Counter-terrorism police say a 28-year-old suspect is held on murder and terrorism allegations as investigators examine the motive.
- In a significant escalation of the investigation into the death of former government minister Ann Widdecombe, British counter-terrorism officers have officially taken charge of the case following the emergence of crucial new evidence.
- National Counter Terrorism Policing head Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor confirmed to reporters on Tuesday that the fatal assault on the 78-year-old politician at her Devon home was clearly a targeted attack.
- A 28-year-old white British man, who was arrested in South Yorkshire over the weekend, remains in police custody under a warrant of further detention on suspicion of murder as well as the preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism.
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Former Conservative MP was found dead at home. In case it is in the hands of the Counterterrorism Police, which is investigating possible connections to leftist and/or anarchist groups.
·Lisboa, Portugal
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British police have revealed that Anne Widdecombe, the former minister who was found dead last week, was a "targeted" murder, although it has not yet been determined whether it was terrorism or linked to any particular group.
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Murder investigation into UK politician's death
UK police say the killing of a prominent politician was a targeted attack.
·North Sydney, Australia
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