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Topic: counter-terrorism

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Tuesday, 7/14, 05:24 PM

Former UK minister Ann Widdecombe killed in 'targeted attack', police say

  • Ann Widdecombe, a former British government minister who later became a Reform UK figure and a familiar face on reality television, has been found dead at her home in Devon.
  • Counter-terrorism police say the 78-year-old was killed in a 'targeted attack', and a 28-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of murder and terrorism offences.

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