UK police make new arrest over killing of former politician Ann Widdecombe
Summary
British police arrested a 28-year-old man in northern England on suspicion of murdering former politician Ann Widdecombe. Widdecombe was found dead at her rural home in southwest England after being attacked the previous day, and officers say there is no risk to the public.Key Facts
- Ann Widdecombe, aged 78, was found dead in her home in the village of Haytor, near Dartmoor National Park.
- Police believe she was attacked around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday but did not give a cause of death.
- A 28-year-old man was arrested Saturday in South Yorkshire, over 200 miles away from where Widdecombe was found.
- A 26-year-old man previously arrested near the scene was released and is no longer a suspect.
- Counterterrorism officers helped with the investigation but said there is no evidence this was a terrorism-related incident.
- Widdecombe was a former Conservative MP from 1987 to 2010 and later joined the Brexit Party and Reform UK.
- Security for politicians has been increased after previous murders of UK MPs in recent years.
- Political leaders expressed shock and sympathy for Widdecombe’s family after the attack.
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