Suspect in Ann Widdecombe murder seen on CCTV getting into car with object
Police are investigating the murder of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe after a suspect was arrested in Rotherham. CCTV footage shows the suspect leaving a property with an object, though authorities state there is no evidence of a political motive.
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The death of a high-profile political figure triggers significant public interest and requires careful investigation to determine the motive and circumstances.
Figure caption, CCTV appears to show Widdecombe suspect leave house with object in pocket
The suspect in Ann Widdecombe's murder investigation has been seen in CCTV footage appearing to get into a car in Yorkshire, hours before the former Conservative minister is thought to have been attacked in her home in Devon.
The man, dressed in a white shirt and shorts, can be seen getting into a red vehicle outside a house in Rotherham with a long object appearing to protrude from his shorts pocket, in footage time-stamped at 07:51 on Wednesday, first reported by the Sun. , external
On Thursday, 78-year-old Widdecombe was found dead at her home in Haytor, Devon, having sustained serious injuries.
Her death sparked a manhunt, which culminated in the arrest of a 28-year-old white British man in Rotherham, South Yorkshire at around 21:00 on Saturday.
Police were continuing to question the suspect on Monday.
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