'Widdecombe murder inquiry' and 'Strike Norse'
British media are reporting on the murder of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead in her home. Police have arrested a 26-year-old man, and authorities have ruled out political motives for the killing.
Why it matters
The death of a high-profile political figure has prompted widespread shock and discussions regarding the safety of public officials.
Image caption, The murder inquiry of former Tory minister Ann Widdecombe leads all the front pages. The Daily Telegraph writes "the 78-year-old former Conservative minister and Reform spokesman was found dead in a pool of blood in her Dartmoor bungalow on Thursday". Police have since arrested a "26-year-old white British man", according to the paper, who remains under questioning "on suspicion of murder".
Image caption, "Abject terror" is the Daily Mail's headline, referring to the "shock" expressed by Widdecombe's family in the wake of her death. It adds that it was a gardener who found her with serious head injuries at her home on Thursday, as "fears for her wellbeing had been raised after she failed to turn up for a TV appearance".
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