Mystery 'Hiker' Was at Ann Widdecombe's Home, Says Neighbour
Former politician Ann Widdecombe was found dead with serious injuries at her Dartmoor home; a 26-year-old man has been arrested as police investigate.
- On Thursday, July 9, police launched a murder investigation after former Conservative minister and Brexit Party MEP Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her Haytor home with a significant head wound.
- Investigators believe Widdecombe was attacked around 12:30 PM on Wednesday, nearly 24 hours before her discovery, with detectives now examining a "missing 29 minutes" between her final communication and an unanswered message.
- Officers arrested a 26-year-old man in Newton Abbot on Friday but released him without charge early Saturday; detectives continue searching hedgerows and reviewing CCTV footage near the property.
- Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman confirmed the incident is not being treated as terrorism and there is no indication the attack was politically motivated. "Our priority remains identifying those responsible," Longman said.
- Local reports claim a man dressed in hiking gear arrived at the residence overnight; neighbor Peter Cornthwaite noted the property lacked secure gates as detectives piece together events surrounding Widdecombe's sudden death.
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Former British MP Ann Widdecombe found dead in her home; police arrest 26-year-old suspect
Ann Widdecombe, the 78-year-old former British member of Parliament known for her sharp tongue, Brexit advocacy, and decades of Conservative service, was found dead Thursday in her home on the edge of Dartmoor National Park in southwest England. She had sustained what police described as “serious injuries.” A 26-year-old man was arrested the following day...
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