Terrorism suspected in killing of former British minister Ann Widdecombe

Police say new evidence prompted counterterror officers to take over the investigation into the prominent conservative’s death; separately, 12 alleged far-right extremists were arrested over a suspected plot targeting a Muslim gathering attended by 15,000 people
British counterterrorism police are now leading the investigation into the killing of former government minister Ann Widdecombe, 78, after new evidence suggested the attack may be terrorism-related. A 28-year-old British man, previously arrested for murder, was re-arrested on suspicion of terrorism offenses. Widdecombe, a prominent conservative figure and former junior minister, was found dead at her home in Haytor, Devon, on Thursday morning, having sustained severe head injuries from a blunt object. The suspect was arrested 430 kilometers away in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Police are exploring various motives for the attack. This development follows two previous killings of British lawmakers in the past decade, both linked to extremism.
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