28-Year-Old Held in Custody Over Anne Widdecombe Killing
Police say the suspect is in custody as investigators rule out terrorism and political motives in the killing of the former Conservative MP.
- On Thursday, former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her home in Haytor, Devon. Devon and Cornwall Police arrested a 28-year-old British man on suspicion of murder in South Yorkshire on Saturday.
- Concerns for Widdecombe arose Wednesday when she failed to appear for a scheduled Channel 5 interview and stopped responding to messages. Staff contacted her agent, prompting authorities to search the property where she was discovered.
- Devon and Cornwall Police stressed the incident is "not being treated as terrorism," and investigators remain "open-minded about the potential motive" while the suspect remains in custody.
- Prime Minister Keir Starmer called the news "really shocking," while Reform UK leader Nigel Farage described the death as a "terrible reflection on modern Britain" in tributes to the 78-year-old.
- The investigation has reignited concerns regarding the safety of public figures in the UK, following the murders of two serving members of Parliament within the last decade: Jo Cox and David Amess.
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Reform UK Politician Murdered in Her Home
British politician Ann Widdecombe, a Former MP for the Conservative Party and the Immigration and Justice spokesperson for the Reform UK Party, was found dead at her home in Haytor, United Kingdom on Thursday, 9 July. She passed away at age 78. News of her death was picked up by British media a couple of days after it occurred. The police believes that it was a case of intentional homicide. A 28-year-old male suspect was arrested on Saturday. No…
Police ‘open minded’ about motive for Ann Widdecombe murder after suspect, 28, arrested – UK Times
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Police investigating the murder of veteran politician Ann Widdecombe say they are keeping an “open mind” about a possible motive after arresting a 28-year-old suspect in Rotherham. Devon and Cornwall Police Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman said there was st…
UK Police Detain Fresh Suspect, Say There’s ‘Nothing to Suggest’ Political Motive in Murder of British Conservative Icon Ann Widdecombe * The Gateway Pundit * by Ben Kew
Police in Britain are continuing to insist that there is no reason to suggest the murder of the British conservative icon Ann Widdecombe was politically motivated. The post UK Police Detain Fresh Suspect, Say There’s ‘Nothing to Suggest’ Political Motive in Murder of British Conservative Icon Ann Widdecombe appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
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