0h 8min, jul 10, 2026 y - Man Arrested over Widdecombe Murder

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A 26-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Ann Widdecombe, police say

Devon and Cornwall Police say a white British male is in custody after the 78-year-old was found dead in her home on Thursday having suffered serious injuries

The incident is not being treated as terrorism and there is "no information" to suggest it was politically motivated, they add

Police say it is too early to comment on whether the suspect was known to Widdecombe

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