A 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering former MP Ann Widdecombe has been released from custody and is no longer part of the investigation, police said. The ex-Tory prisons minister was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor on Thursday after sustaining serious injuries. Miss Widdecombe, who was 78, later became a Brexit Party MEP and subsequently a Reform UK spokeswoman.
Arrest and Release
On Saturday, Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed the man’s release from custody, following his arrest on Friday. Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman said: ‘Our priority remains identifying those responsible and ensuring that all available evidence is thoroughly examined.’
Ongoing Investigation
‘Detectives continue to carry out numerous enquiries as part of the ongoing investigation and we remain committed to establishing the full circumstances surrounding the incident,’ Longman added. Police have not disclosed further details about the suspect or the evidence that led to his release.
