Ann Widdecombe murder probe: what we know so far
Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe at her home in Devon. Authorities are currently conducting a manhunt for a suspect and have appealed to the public for any relevant evidence.
Why it matters
The death of a high-profile political figure under suspicious circumstances is a matter of significant public interest and national concern.
Image source, Reuters By Tom McArthur Published 7 minutes ago Police have launched a murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe and a manhunt is underway.
Devon and Cornwall Police say the 78-year-old former Conservative minister turned Reform UK spokeswoman was found dead at her home on Dartmoor in Devon on Thursday morning with serious injuries.
Here is everything we know - and don't know - about the probe so far:
What has happened? Police say Widdecombe was found dead with serious injuries at her home in Haytor, a village on Dartmoor, on Thursday morning when officers were called by the ambulance service.
Widdecombe's death was announced on Friday morning by her management team, but there was no information about when, how or where she died, and no detail on any suspicious circumstances.
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