UK police release suspect in the killing of former conservative politician Ann Widdecombe
UK police have released a 26-year-old man who was previously arrested in connection with the murder of former politician Ann Widdecombe. Authorities state the investigation is ongoing and that there is no evidence of political motivation or terrorism.
Why it matters
The death of a high-profile public figure has prompted a significant police investigation, and the release of the suspect highlights the early, fluid nature of the case.
A 26-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murdering Ann Widdecome, a former British member of parliament and reality TV contestant, has been released by police. Widdecombe, 78, was found dead on Thursday in her Haytor Vale home on the edge of Dartmoor National Park in southwest England after sustaining what police said were “serious injuries”. The killing was not believed to be an act of terror and there was no information to suggest it was politically motivated, Devon and Cornwall Police Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman said. Police arrested a 26-year-old man on Friday, a white British national, at an address in Newtown Abbot, Devon. However, on Saturday morning local time (about 3.30pm AEST), Devon and Cornwall Police released a statement saying the 26-year-old has been released from custody and is no longer part of the investigation.
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