Police have described the attack that killed Ann Widdecombe as “brutal” and “targeted”, with the motive still unclear. Widdecombe was found with serious injuries at her home in Dartmoor, Devon on Thursday, 9 July, with police believing she was killed the previous day.
It was announced that counter-terrorism police had taken over the investigation on July 13.
Head of Counter Terrorism Policing Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor said the incident had had a “deeply distressing impact on Ann Widdecombe’s family,” adding that they were doing all they can to support them.
