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Police in Britain make new arrest over Widdecombe killing
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- British police arrested a 28-year-old man in South Yorkshire on suspicion of murdering former politician and reality TV contestant Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead with serious injuries in her rural home in Devon.
- A previously arrested 26-year-old man was released and is no longer under investigation; police do not believe there is a public risk and have stated the incident is not terrorism-related despite counterterrorism support.
- Widdecombe, 78, was a prominent conservative figure, former MP, and media personality known for her opposition to abortion and LGBTQ rights, and had recently been involved with the Reform UK party.
- The attack has shocked British politics, with leaders including Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch expressing their condolences and highlighting the brutality of the incident.
- Security for politicians has been heightened following past murders of MPs, and investigations continue as police work swiftly to identify the motive and circumstances surrounding Widdecombe's death.
