Police in Scotland arrest and charge a University of Aberdeen employee over social media comments made following the death of former Conservative politician Ann Widdecombe. Sky News and the BBC report that the person has been taken into custody and is now formally charged in connection with posts about Widdecombe’s death. The BBC says Police Scotland previously indicated there was no criminality but later confirmed the arrest and charge of a 50-year-old. Other reports referenced by Google News describe the comments as expressing a wish for Widdecombe to have an “extremely painful” death. The Daily Express adds that Widdecombe is found dead at her home last week. Across outlets, the central points are that the comments were posted on social media, police conduct follows those posts, and the university worker is charged after an initial assessment that did not conclude there was criminal wrongdoing. The reporting does not provide further details on the specific charge or the court process in the sources provided.
Aberdeen University employee charged over social media comments after Ann Widdecombe’s death
Police in Scotland arrest and charge a University of Aberdeen employee over social media comments made following the death of former Conservative politician Ann Widdecombe. Sky News and the BBC report...
- A University of Aberdeen employee is arrested and charged over social media comments about Ann Widdecombe’s death.
- Police Scotland confirms the arrest and charge of a 50-year-old.
- Police initially said there was no criminality, then later said there was a basis for charge.
- Multiple reports say the posts include wishing Widdecombe a very painful death.
- Ann Widdecombe is reported as having been found dead at her home last week.
Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her home last week.
3 hours agoA University of Aberdeen employee has been arrested and charged over social media comments about the death of Ann Widdecombe.
3 hours agoPolice Scotland had initially said there was no criminality but have now confirmed a 50-year-old has been arrested and charged.
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