Probe into online post 'celebrating' Widdecombe death

British police are looking into reports of a social media post that apparently celebrated the death of Ann Widdecombe.

The post, allegedly made by a University of Aberdeen employee, claimed the former MP's killing was "good news" and that they had hoped it was an "extremely painful death".

Former MP and MEP Ms Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor, Devon, last Thursday.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said the force was looking into the incident.

They added: "We received reports on Saturday, July 11 relating to a post made online.

"Following further assessment, additional enquiries are being carried out."

A spokesperson for the university 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."