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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Pol Allingham

Terror police probing Ann Widdecombe death issue new update

  • Counter-terror police investigating the death of Ann Widdecombe have re-opened an inquiry into an attempted burglary reported in April 2025 in Greater London .
  • The original investigation into the attempted burglary was closed without arrests, but a new line of inquiry has since been identified by Counter Terrorism Policing London.
  • Vicki Evans, Senior National Co-ordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing, confirmed the re-opened investigation is part of the ongoing murder inquiry.
  • Counter Terrorism Policing London has made a mandatory conduct referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct ( IOPC ).
  • The IOPC is independently investigating a CTP London staff member for allegedly failing to identify and pursue the relevant line of inquiry during the initial attempted burglary probe.

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Counter-terror police investigating Ann Widdecombe death reopen attempted burglary probe

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