Key Facts

• Ann Widdecombe, a 78-year-old former Conservative MP, was attacked at her home in Haytor, Devon, on July 8, and her body was discovered a day later with serious injuries.
• A 28-year-old white British man was arrested on Saturday in South Yorkshire on suspicion of murder and on suspicion of commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.
• The suspect's uncle reported that he "nearly fell to the floor" and his "legs went like jelly" when he heard about his nephew's arrest, as he described his nephew as a "quiet and unassuming boy" who was "gentle and polite".
• Counter terrorism police believe that Widdecombe was killed in a "targeted attack", but are still working to understand the motive behind the murder.
• A woman living near the suspect in Rotherham reported that a car left the property on Wednesday last week between 07:30 and 08:00 BST and returned by around 17:30 or 18:00, which she found surprising as the suspect's car was usually always parked at home.