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==Ann Widdecombe 'suspect' is from Rotherham

Police reveal man, 28, arrested over Ann Widdecombe 'murder' is from Rotherham and counter-terrorism cops were involved in raid as officers say attack was not politically-motivated

Police have revealed a 28-year-old man arrested over the alleged murder of former minister Ann Widdecombe was from Rotherham.

Speaking at a press conference today, detectives confirmed the attack was 'not politically motivated' - despite counter-terrorism officers being involved in the raid.

The former MP and MEP was found dead by her gardener at her cottage in Haytor, Devon on Thursday morning.

Officers detained the white British man on Saturday and he remains in custody.

Detectives said earlier the case is 'moving at significant pace' and 'our priority remains identifying those responsible' for Ms Widdecombe's death.

Offiers at Devon and Cornwall Police had initially arrested a 26-year-old man - but he was released yesterday morning and is said to no longer form part of the investigation.

Speaking this morning, Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman said there was no information to suggest the incident was terror-related but officers remain 'open-minded' about the motive.

He added that police were not looking for anyone else in connection with the alleged murder.

https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15971631/police-reveal-man-28-Rotherham-arrested-Ann-Widdecombe-murder.html

Things that make you go… Hmmm

Police say that there was no information to suggest the incident was terror-related, and was not politically-motivated and yet despite this counter-terrorism officers being involved in the raid.