British police are investigating reports of a social media post that appeared to celebrate the death of Ann Widdecombe.
The message, allegedly posted by a University of Aberdeen employee, described the former MP’s killing as “good news” and said they hoped she had suffered an “extremely painful death”.
Ms Widdecombe, a former MP and MEP, was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor, Devon, last Thursday. She was 78.
A Police Scotland spokesperson confirmed that officers were examining the incident.
“Following further assessment, additional enquiries are being carried out.”
A university spokesperson said: “The comments that have been shared are entirely the individual’s own and do not represent the views of the University of Aberdeen.
“We do not condone violence or hateful behaviour in any form.
“We are cooperating with Police Scotland as they carry out their enquiries and cannot comment further.”
