Murder of former British MP now being investigated by counter-terrorism police

[Blackadder1916]

Several days ago Ann Widdicombe, a colourful and sometimes controversial former British Conservative MP and minister who later became a Reform UK spokesperson, was found dead in her home having sustained serious injuries.. Initially the police did not ascribe a political or terrorism motive to her murder. Following the arrest of a suspect, counter terrorism police have taken over the investigation and the suspect was re-arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.

Ann Widdecombe suspect not known to Prevent as counter terrorism police take over investigation

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed the suspect was not known to the government's anti-terrorism programme in an update to MPs.

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[daftandbarmy]

"A 28 year old white British man..."

 

[brihard]

Huh. Very interested to see what comes out about suspected motive to pull this into the national security space.

 

[SeaKingTacco]

Huh. Very interested to see what comes out about suspected motive to pull this into the national security space.

Evidence of being paid by a foreign entity?

 

[Blackadder1916]

Some of the more sensationalist British media outlets characterize the subjects of the story as . . . well, they sensationalize their character. Without reading the content and context of this university employees comment, having seen some of the social media crap out there, it surprises me that they arrested only one.

Aberdeen University worker charged over Ann Widdecombe death comments

Police Scotland had initially said there was no criminality but have now confirmed a 50-year-old has been arrested and charged.

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An Aberdeen University employee has been arrested and charged over social media comments about the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe.

Heather Herbert had reportedly posted that Widdecombe's death on Thursday was "good news" and that she hoped it was an "extremely painful death".

Her posts were reported to Police Scotland who initially said there was no criminality in relation to what she had written.

The force then confirmed the case was under investigation and a 50-year-old has now been arrested and charged.

A spokesperson said: "We received reports on Saturday 11 July 2026 relating to a post made online.

"Following further assessment, a 50-year-old has been arrested and charged in connections.

"A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal."

The university previously said the incident, which happened before the politician's death was treated as an alleged murder, was under review.