Man, 26, Released in Connection With Murder of Former British MP Ann Widdecombe

A 26-year-old man detained on suspicion of murdering former British MP Ann Widdecombe has been released and is no longer involved in the investigation, police reported Saturday.

Widdecombe, a former Conservative prisons minister, was discovered dead in her home in Devon on Thursday. Authorities have not specified the nature of the "very serious injuries" she sustained. Police are treating the case as murder but have indicated it is not considered an act of terrorism or politically motivated.

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Our priority remains identifying those responsible and ensuring all evidence is thoroughly examined.

The man's release was confirmed by Devon and Cornwall Police. "Our priority remains identifying those responsible and ensuring all evidence is thoroughly examined," said Deputy Chief Constable Matt Longman. He added that the investigation is progressing well and detectives are pursuing numerous lines of inquiry.

Longman appealed for anyone with information, however insignificant it may seem, to contact the police. Widdecombe, who served as prisons minister from 1995 to 1997, later became a Brexit Party MEP and spokesperson for Reform UK. She also gained public recognition for participating in the popular dancing competition show "Strictly Come Dancing."

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I would appeal to anyone who may have any information about this incident, however insignificant it may seem, to contact us.