A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of former Member of Parliament Ann Widdecombe, but has since been released without charges. Police discovered Widdecombe with serious injuries at her Devon home on Thursday and are investigating the incident as a murder, believing she was attacked the day prior.
The Devon and Cornwall Police stated detectives are working “at a significant pace” to identify the perpetrator, while also asserting there is currently no risk to the public. The man was initially arrested at an address in South Yorkshire.
British police have since released the 26-year-old man who had been detained in connection with Widdecombe’s death, according to reports. No further details regarding the release or the ongoing investigation were immediately available.
The circumstances surrounding Widdecombe's death remain under investigation, and authorities have not disclosed the nature of her injuries or a potential motive for the attack. The investigation is focused on determining the events that occurred in the 24 hours before her body was discovered.
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