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Ann Widdecombe murder suspect arrested in South Yorkshire

A 28-year-old white British national has been arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of murdering former MP Ann Widdecombe, whose body was found at her Devon home.

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There was initially no suggestion of suspicious circumstances when her death was announced on Friday morning.

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Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Ann WiddecombeBBC News – UK
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Man arrested on suspicion of murder of Ann Widdecombe

A 28-year-old white British national has been arrested in South Yorkshire, police say.

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Man, 28, arrested over murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe

Suspect arrested in South Yorkshire after ex-politician was found dead at her Devon home on Thursday A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Ann Widdecombe, police said. The suspect, who is a white British national, was arrested at an address in the South Yorkshire area on Saturday evening and is in police custody. Continue reading...

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Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of Ann WiddecombeBBC News – UK
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Man arrested on suspicion of murder after death of Ann Widdecombe

There was initially no suggestion of suspicious circumstances when her death was announced on Friday morning.

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