Ann Widdecombe killed in 'targeted attack' as police give murder investigation update
14-07-2026 17:45 via chroniclelive.co.uk

Ann Widdecombe killed in 'targeted attack' as police give murder investigation update

Counter-terrorism police have shared the latest information, after the 78-year-old former MP was found dead last Thursday
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