British counter-terrorism police have taken over the investigation into the death of former Conservative politician and Reform UK figure Ann Widdecombe, following what the Home Secretary and police describe as “new information and evidence.” Earlier statements from authorities indicated they did not believe her death was terror-related, but the investigation is now being handled by counter-terror units.

Multiple outlets report that a suspect has been arrested in connection with her death. The Guardian and other coverage indicate a 28-year-old man from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, was arrested on suspicion of murder and later re-arrested under terrorism-related powers, reflecting a shift in how the case is being pursued. Additional reporting quotes police as describing the killing as a “targeted attack.”

There is also reference to questions about whether the suspect is known to the UK’s “Prevent” counter-extremism programme; one report says the suspect is not known to Prevent. Police say the case is under counter-terror investigation as they review the newly disclosed evidence and information.