old man on suspicion of murdering ex
UK police have arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with the murder of former government minister Ann Widdecombe. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities have requested that the public avoid speculation regarding the motive.
Why it matters
The death of a high-profile political figure has triggered a significant police investigation and public interest in the UK.
Ann Widdecombe speaks at a Reform UK rally in 2024. ( Reuters: Hollie Adams )
Link copied Share Share article UK police say they have arrested a 28-year-old man in relation to the alleged murder of former government minister Ann Widdecombe.
The suspect is a white British national and is now in custody after being arrested in South Yorkshire, the police statement said.
In another significant update, police said they now believe Ms Widdecombe, 78, was murdered about 11:30am (local time) on Wednesday, about 24 hours before her body was found.
However, they continued to say there was no information to suggest the case was related to terrorism or had a political motive, despite the involvement of a counterterrorism policing unit in the man's arrest.
"Miss Widdecombe's family have been informed of this development," police said in a statement on Saturday evening, local time.
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