UK police free suspect in ex-MP Ann Widdecombe murder investigation
Summary
A man arrested on suspicion of murdering former British politician Ann Widdecombe has been released and is no longer a suspect. Police said Widdecombe was attacked a day before her body was found at her home in southwest England, and they do not believe the killing was linked to terrorism or politics.Key Facts
- Ann Widdecombe, a former British government minister, was found dead with serious injuries at her home.
- Police arrested a 26-year-old man near her home but later released him and removed him as a suspect.
- Widdecombe was attacked the day before her body was discovered.
- Police found no evidence the murder was related to terrorism or political motive.
- The suspect was described as a white male, and authorities say there is no ongoing public risk.
- Widdecombe was known for socially conservative views and worked with both the Conservative Party and the far-right Reform UK party.
- Her death received tributes from UK political leaders, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
- Two UK members of parliament have been murdered in recent years, Jo Cox (2016) and David Amess (2021).
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