Police in UK arrest suspect in killing of former member of Parliament
Detectives say the inquiry is in its early stages and not being treated as terrorism, while a 26-year-old British man remains in custody.
- On Thursday, July 9, police found former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe dead at her Haytor home in Devon, prompting Devon and Cornwall Police to launch a murder investigation. Officers are searching for a white male suspect.
- Widdecombe, 78, served as a Conservative MP from 1987 to 2010 before becoming a Brexit Party MEP and Reform UK spokesperson. She also gained fame through media appearances, including on BBC One's Strictly Come Dancing in 2010.
- Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer called the death "really shocking news" and described Widdecombe as a "distinguished politician." Cloud9 Management said they were "absolutely devastated by this news following a very traumatic and upsetting 24 hours."
- Detective Chief Inspector Ilona Rosson stated the murder inquiry is "moving at a significant pace" with all necessary resources deployed. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood urged the public to "avoid speculation" while the Home Office stands ready to support the investigation.
- Safe Haven for Donkeys, where Widdecombe served as patron since 2002, honored her "unwavering support and friendship over so many years." The charity highlighted her fundraising dedication through appearances on Celebrity Chase and other television programmes.
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UK Politician Found Dead at Home, Sparking Murder Investigation
England’s Devon and Cornwall police announced a murder investigation on Friday, July 10th, the day after the body of Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found at her home on Dartmoor. A 26-year-old “white man” and British national is now in custody, according to local police. While the death was initially announced by Widdecombe’s management company, it became clear later in the day that police were treating it as suspicious. For now, terrorism, has been ru…
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Man arrested on suspicion of murdering British politician Ann Widdecombe
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of British politician Ann Widdecombe was found in her home on Thursday. Her body was found with a head injury in her home in Haytor in southwest England. A 26-year-old male suspect was arrested at an address located in Newton Abbot, not far from Widdecombe’s home. The suspect remains in police custody and has been described as a white British national. The investigation is not current…
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