A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe, who was found at her home with serious injuries. Police were called to her rural village property and confirmed her next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported. While initial inquiries included consultations with counter-terrorism policing, the incident is not being treated as terrorism, and her death is not believed to be politically motivated. A cordon remains in place at the property as specialist officers conduct forensic examinations.
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Recently released body camera footage depicts Tulsa police ordering the anti-war group Food Not Bombs (FNB) to cease their meal distribution to the homeless and subsequently arresting four activists. The arrests occurred after the activists asserted their First Amendment rights, while police cited the need for a special permit and public health concerns. This incident is part of an ongoing conflict where groups like FNB view feeding the needy as a form of protected expression, a stance supported by some federal court rulings, while city governments often deem unpermitted food distribution a public health issue. Despite FNB’s claims of consistent, uneventful distributions for years, Tulsa police maintained that the group had been repeatedly notified about permit requirements and had previously caused disruptions and left behind debris.
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John Q. Hosedrinker