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Detectives say the investigation remains ongoing and they are keeping an open mind about the motive.
They are urging the public to avoid speculation while inquiries continue.
They are urging the public to avoid speculation while inquiries continue.
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00:00Police investigating the alleged murder of former MP Anne Widdecombe say there is nothing
00:06to suggest her death was politically motivated. Detectives say they remain open-minded about
00:12the motive, while continuing to question a man arrested on suspicion of murder. Officers
00:18have confirmed they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the investigation,
00:22and say there is no wider threat to the public. They have urged people not to speculate while
00:28inquiries continue, saying rumours could hinder the investigation and cause additional distress
00:34for Ms. Widdecombe's family and her friends. Counter-terrorism police are now leading the
00:40investigation after new information and evidence has come to light.
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