Trans university worker charged over social media comments on Ann Widdecombe's death
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, wished Ann Widdecombe had an "extremely painful" death 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.
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They added: "Following further assessment, a 50-year-old has been arrested and charged in connections.
"A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal."
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