An ex-Labour candidate and university employee is being investigated after saying she hoped Ann Widdecombe suffered an ‘extremely painful death’.
The police were informed that Heather Herbert, born Scott Herbert, a trans activist and web developer at the institution, made a post on Bluesky on Friday saying she hoped Widdecombe had suffered ‘an extremely painful death’.
She wrote: ‘Some good news for once. I hope it was an extremely painful death. I hope she was handcuffed to the bed as she screamed in agony.’
Despite complaints being made to police, officers have confirmed no offence has been identified.
A police spokesperson said: ‘We have received
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