Territorial police force for South Yorkshire, led by Chief Constable Lauren Poultney, with oversight by Mayor Oliver Coppard
Former minister Ann Widdecombe has been found dead at her Haytor home in Devon after sustaining serious injuries. Police have arrested a 28-year-old man in Rotherham and said there is no information to suggest the killing was terrorism-related or politically motivated. Detectives have received hundreds of public tips and the investigation is continuing.
A 28-year-old man remains in custody as the investigation into Ann Widdecombe’s killing continues. Counter-terrorism police have taken the lead after new information and evidence suggested the attack may be terrorism-related. Widdecombe, 78, was found with serious injuries at her Devon home; the suspect was rearrested on suspicion of terrorism offences.