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News · 7 August 2026

Police reopen inquiry into attempted burglary at Ann Widdecombe's London home

Police reopen inquiry into attempted burglary at Ann Widdecombe's London home

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Counter-terrorism police are now looking again at a report of an attempted burglary last year. The Senior National Coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing released the update on Friday evening. The reopening follows an investigation into the death of the former MP Ann Widdecombe.

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