Man Arrested on Suspicion of Murder After Ann Widdecombe's Death

A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the death of Ann Widdecombe, a former British politician, whose body was found with serious injuries at her home in Devon.

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'Nothing to suggest' Widdecombe murder politically motivated, say police - after arrest

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Police are remaining "open-minded" about the motive behind the suspected murder of Ann Widdecombe after the arrest of a man in Yorkshire.

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Sky Published 12 July 2026

'Nothing to suggest' Widdecombe murder politically motivated, say police - after arrest

Police are remaining "open-minded" about the motive behind the suspected murder of Ann Widdecombe after the arrest of a man in Yorkshire.

Guardian Published 11 July 2026

Man arrested on suspicion of Ann Widdecombe’s murder is released

Devon and Cornwall police say 26-year-old man no longer part of investigation after former MP found dead at home in Haytor A 26-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of the murder of the former MP Ann Widdecombe has been released from custody and is no longer part of the investigation, Devon and Cornwall police said early on Saturday. In a statement, assistant chief constable Matt Longman said: “Our priority re…

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