Ann Widdecombe suspect not known to Prevent as counter terrorism police take over investigation

BBC News·13 July 2026 at 21:26

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed the suspect was not known to the government's anti-terrorism programme in an update to MPs.

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