Police Arrest 28-Year-Old Man in Ann Widdecombe Murder Probe After South Yorkshire Manhunt
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 12
Police Arrest 28-Year-Old Man in Ann Widdecombe Murder Probe After South Yorkshire Manhunt
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 12
Summary
A 28-year-old white British man was arrested overnight in South Yorkshire on suspicion of murdering former minister Ann Widdecombe, according to Sunday newspaper reports.
The arrest followed a manhunt after Widdecombe was found dead at her home in Haytor, Devon; police believe she was attacked on Wednesday.
New details cited by the Sunday Times said Widdecombe sent a WhatsApp message to a Channel 5 researcher arranging an interview, then failed to reply to a follow-up minutes later.
The new suspect remains in custody after police earlier released a 26-year-old man arrested in Newton Abbot, saying he was no longer part of the investigation.
The killing has widened security concerns around Reform UK, with the Mail on Sunday reporting MPs were given 24-hour protection amid fears of a copycat attack.