28-Year-Old Held in Custody Over Anne Widdecombe Killing
Police say the murder inquiry is moving at pace, with a white male suspect in custody and no evidence yet of terrorism or political motive.
- On Saturday, July 11, Devon and Cornwall Police arrested a 28-year-old man in South Yorkshire on suspicion of murdering 78-year-old former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe.
- Authorities launched a murder inquiry after Widdecombe was found dead at her home in Haytor, Devon, on Thursday, July 9, having sustained what police described as "serious injuries."
- Detectives eliminated a 26-year-old man previously arrested in Newton Abbot from the inquiry, focusing instead on the 28-year-old suspect held in police custody.
- Police state there is "no information" suggesting the crime was politically motivated or terrorism-related, yet the death has renewed concern for the safety of public figures.
- Forensic examinations at the Haytor residence continue as investigators appeal for CCTV footage and maintain heightened uniformed presence to reassure the local community.
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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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