Police have resumed the search for the person responsible for the death of former Member of Parliament and MEP Ann Widdecombe after releasing a 26-year-old man they had previously arrested on suspicion of murder. Widdecombe was found at her Devon home on Thursday having sustained serious injuries, prompting a police investigation that is now being treated as a murder inquiry.
The man, described as white British, was taken into custody Friday afternoon but has since been released and is no longer considered a suspect, according to Devon and Cornwall Police. Officers are currently pursuing “numerous inquiries” in an effort to identify the perpetrator.
No details regarding a potential motive have been released. Alison and Simon Gilbert, residents of Haytor Vale where Widdecombe lived, have expressed shock at the incident.
The release of the initial suspect has prompted a renewed focus on identifying those involved in the death of the staunch Brexiteer. While police have not provided further details about the direction of their investigation, they confirmed that the 26-year-old is no longer part of it. The investigation remains active and ongoing as authorities seek to determine who is responsible for Widdecombe’s death.
The sources do not indicate whether any other suspects have been identified or if there are any specific lines of inquiry being prioritized at this time.
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