Overview
- Investigators believe Ann Widdecombe was attacked at about 12:30pm on Wednesday and her body was found at around 11:40am on Thursday at her home in Haytor, Devon.
- A 28‑year‑old man was arrested in Rotherham on Saturday on suspicion of murder and has been re‑arrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.
- Counter Terrorism Policing says new information prompted it to lead the inquiry and that detectives now treat the killing as a targeted attack while pursuing multiple lines of enquiry.
- Police are carrying out extensive forensic, CCTV and digital examinations and have seized items and a vehicle linked to the suspect as they probe planning, motive and any wider threat.
- Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed the suspect was not known to the Prevent programme and said the government will review security guidance for MPs and former MPs.