Former UK politician Ann Widdecombe murder probe: Police arrest 28-year-old man

A 28-year-old man is in custody after being arrested on suspicion of murdering former UK politician Ann Widdecombe. The suspect was detained in South Yorkshire on Saturday evening with assistance from Counter Terrorism Policing North East and South Yorkshire Police.

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The arrest was carried out with assistance from Counter Terrorism Policing North East and South Yorkshire Police.

Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her home in Haytor, Devon, on Thursday. Police believe she was assaulted around 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday and may have been deceased for nearly a day before her body was discovered by ambulance crews.

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Authorities said there is still no evidence to suggest the case is linked to terrorism, and Devon and Cornwall Police continue to lead the investigation.

Authorities have stated there is no evidence to suggest the case is linked to terrorism, despite initial involvement from counter-terrorism officers. The investigation is being led by Devon and Cornwall Police. A previous arrest of a 26-year-old man in Newton Abbot on Friday has been ruled out, as he was released without charge.

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Police believe Widdecombe was assaulted at around 12.30pm on Wednesday and said she may have been dead for almost a day before her body was discovered by ambulance crews at her bungalow in Haytor at about 11.40am on Thursday.

Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman indicated that further details, such as suspect descriptions and CCTV footage, are being withheld to protect the ongoing inquiry.

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The latest arrest comes after a 26-year-old man detained in Newton Abbot on Friday was released without charge and has been eliminated from the investigation.