Hull Live
·Jul 2026
Ann Widdecombe murder suspect arrested as former MP found dead at home
Police arrested a 26-year-old British man on suspicion of murdering former MP Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead in her Dartmoor home with serious injuries. Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed the incident is not terror-related and have launched a major investigation involving forensic work and local inquiries. Political figures, including Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham, issued condolences, while Widdecombe’s management and police urged the public to provide any relevant information through official channels.