UK police free suspect in ex-MP Ann Widdecombe murder investigation

Author: Al Jazeera Staff and ReutersPublished on: July 11, 2026Country: United Kingdom

Crime & Law

UK police free suspect in ex-MP Ann Widdecombe murder investigation

A 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering former British government minister Ann Widdecombe has been released and is no longer a suspect. Police believe the killing occurred on Wednesday, 8 July, around 11:30 GMT, a day before her body was found at her home. There is no evidence of terrorism or political motivation. Widdecombe, known for her socially conservative views, served as a Conservative MP and later as a Reform UK spokesperson.

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