UK police make new arrest over killing of former politician
British police have arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with the murder of former politician Ann Widdecombe. Authorities are investigating the incident as a criminal matter, though counterterrorism officers were involved in the arrest process.
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The death of a former politician raises significant security concerns for public figures in the UK, especially given the history of violence against members of parliament.
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Share A A A London: British police arrested a 28-year-old man late on Saturday (London time) on suspicion of murder over the death of former politician and reality TV contestant Ann Widdecombe.
Devon and Cornwall Police said the suspect was arrested in South Yorkshire county in northern England, more than 320 kilometres from the south-west England village where Widdecombe was found dead on Thursday.
Earlier, police released a 26-year-old man arrested on Friday a few miles from the scene of the attack, saying he was no longer under investigation. The force said detectives were working “at a significant pace” to find the killer, and they don’t believe there is a risk to the public.
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