Trans university worker charged over social media comments on Ann Widdecombe's death

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A trans university worker has been charged over social media comments on Ann Widdecombe's death.Heather Herbert, a trans woman employed at the University of Aberdeen, had made the comments on the social media app Bluesky.Police Scotland initially said there was no criminality in relation to the comments, but have since arrested and charged the individual.A spokesman said: "We received reports on Saturday 11 July 2026 relating to a post made online." TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say They added: "Following further assessment, a 50-year-old has been arrested and charged in connection."A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal."Ms Widdecombe, the former Conservative minister-turned-Reform UK spokeswoman, was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor at about 11.40am on Thursday after sustaining serious injuries.Counter Terrorism Policing South East has confirmed it is leading the investigation after "new information and evidence came to light".More To Follow...Our Standards:...

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