Counterterrorism Police

A man accused of killing UK politician Ann Widdecombe appeared in court, where prosecutors detailed a two-minute hammer attack at her home. Joshua Kerry, 28, faces a murder charge, and the case, now at London's Old Bailey, involves ongoing investigations into potential political or terrorist motives.

Counterterrorism police are investigating a series of violent, suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh that left five men injured.

UK counterterrorism police are investigating an arson attack at a former synagogue in London, which occurred after the UK's national threat level was raised to severe last week. The incident is being taken seriously by authorities. The cause and motivations behind the attack are currently under investigation.