UK police make new arrest over killing of former politician Ann Widdecombe
British police have arrested a suspect in the killing of Ann Widdecombe, a former British member of Parliament and reality TV contestant. Widdecombe, who was 78, was found dead in her home in southwest England on Thursday with serious injuries.
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6 sourcesUK police rearrest the suspect in Ann Widdecombe killing on terrorism suspicion
U.K. police rearrest the suspect in Ann Widdecombe killing on terrorism suspicion
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Police in the UK arrest a suspect in the killing of former Parliament member Ann Widdecombe
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17 sourcesAnn Widdecombe suspect not known to Prevent as counter terrorism police take over investigation
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2 developments- Jul 10Police in the UK arrest a suspect in the killing of former Parliament member Ann Widdecombe
- Jul 13UK counter-terror police lead investigation into suspected murder of former lawmaker Ann Widdecombe
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