Counter-terrorism police lead Ann Widdecombe murder investigation - Watch ITV's Evening News LIVE

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Counter Terrorism Police are leading the investigation into the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe, it has been announced. The head of UK counter-terrorism policing, Laurence Taylor, said on Monday that new information and evidence had come to light during the police investigation into her murder. Addressing the House of Commons on Monday, the Home Secretary confirmed that the suspect "was not known" to the Prevent anti-extremism programme. ----------------------------- Also on tonight's Evening News: •Emergency services are tonight dealing with 19 wildfires across England and Wales, fuelled by high temperatures, strong winds and tinder-dry conditions. •A man suspected of murdering his wife and 2 children at their home in Bedfordshire has appeared in court in South Africa. Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma is accused of firearms charges there and an extradition hearing will be held before he can be returned to the UK. • And there have been warnings of a summer of chaos at the Port of Dover a

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