Man arrested in killing of ex-UK minister Ann Widdecombe released without charge
A man arrested on suspicion of murdering former British government minister Ann Widdecombe has been released and is no longer part of the investigation, police said on Saturday. The 26-year-old white British national was arrested in Newton Abbot, about 14.5 kilometres from Widdecombe’s home, on Friday, before being freed on Saturday.
Devon and Cornwall Police revealed that the 78-year-old was attacked on Wednesday around 11:30 GMT, a day before ambulance workers called police to her home, where she was found dead with serious injuries. Police said they had found no evidence the killing was “terrorism”-related or politically motivated. They also said the suspect was believed to be a white male and that there was no wider risk to the public.
Ann Widdecombe was known for her socially conservative views, first as a junior minister in Conservative Prime Minister John Major’s 1992-1997 government and latterly as an immigration spokesperson for Nigel Farage’s far-right populist Reform UK. She converted to Catholicism partly in protest at the Church of England’s ordination of women as priests and was opposed to abortion and to equalising the age of consent for homosexual and heterosexual relationships. She also defended a policy of shackling pregnant prisoners during childbirth to prevent their escape and viewed single mothers as poor role models, but was unusual among Conservative lawmakers in opposing the hunting of foxes with hounds.
News of her death led to tributes on Friday from across the political spectrum in the UK, including from Prime Minister Keir Starmer and from Farage, who described her as “an extraordinary woman”. “She stood up and fought for what she believed in – a devout Christian and somebody with strong, socially conservative views,” Farage said in a video clip posted on his X account.
Two serving British members of parliament have been murdered in the last decade. The police continue to investigate the circumstances of Widdecombe's death and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are reviewing all available evidence to identify those responsible for the attack. The community and political figures have expressed shock and sorrow over the tragic event.
The death of Ann Widdecombe has brought attention to the issue of political violence in the UK. The police have stated that the attack was not politically motivated, which is significant given Widdecombe's high-profile political career. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The community and political figures have expressed shock and sorrow over the tragic event. The death of Ann Widdecombe is a reminder of the risks faced by public figures and the importance of political discourse and debate.
In the coming days, the police will continue their investigation, and the political community will mourn the loss of a prominent figure. The death of Ann Widdecombe is a tragic event that has brought attention to the issue of political violence in the UK.
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