Counter-terrorism police take over inquiry into Ann Widdecombe's death
British counter-terrorism officers have assumed control of the investigation after new evidence prompted detectives to examine the motive behind the killing.
Counter-terrorism police in the United Kingdom have taken charge of the investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death after new evidence emerged, authorities said on Monday. A man already in custody was re-arrested on suspicion of preparing or encouraging terrorist acts.
Police said the case was moved to specialist officers because investigators now need to establish whether the attack had a terrorism link. Home secretary Shabana Mahmood said detectives were pursuing several lines of inquiry to determine the motive.
The man held by police had previously been detained in connection with the death before being re-arrested on the terrorism allegation, according to officers. No further details about the evidence or the circumstances of the killing were released.
The transfer of the case comes as UK authorities continue to deal with a series of attacks and attempted attacks in recent months that have targeted Jewish communities, journalists and Israeli interests.
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