British police re-arrest suspect in 'horrific murder' of longtime Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe; police assess she was attacked some 24 hours before her body was found on Thursday The post UK counterterror police take over investigation into suspected murder of ex-lawmaker appeared first on The Times of Israel. Police initially said her death was not believed to be terror-related but on Monday, it was announced counter-terror police were taking over the investigation. A 28-year-old man has been re-arrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.
British counterterrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe after "new information and evidence" came to light. The counter-terrorism unit has taken charge of the case due to "new information and evidence" on the suspected murder of the former minister, the UK Home Secretary says.
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