Nothing to suggest Ann Widdecombe death politically motivated, say police
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Key context: <p>Officers say they are not looking for anyone else after arrest of man, 28, on suspicion of murdering ex-Tory politician</p><p>Police have said there is nothing to suggest the death of Ann Widdecombe was politically motivated.</p><p>Speaking at a press conference on Sunday morning, the assistant chief constable of Devon and Cornwall police, Matt Longman, said detectives were open-minded about the motive for the killing, but stressed there was no evidence to suggest it had been politically motivated. He also said it was not being treated as terrorism.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/jul/12/ann-widdecombe-death-police-investigation">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Officers say they are not looking for anyone else after arrest of man, 28, on suspicion of murdering ex-Tory politicianPolice have said there is nothing to suggest the death of Ann Widdecombe was politically motivated.Speaking at a press conference on Sunday morning, the assistant chief constable of Devon and Cornwall police, Matt Longman, said detectives were open-minded about the motive for the killing, but stressed there was no evidence to suggest it had been politically motivated. He also said it was not being treated as terrorism. Continue reading...
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