General · 12 July 2026

Police arrest 28-year-old over Ann Widdecombe death

People can expect the investigation to continue after a suspect was taken into custody. Police said on Saturday a 28-year-old man was arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of murdering former government minister Ann Widdecombe, who was 78, and he's being held by officers. Officials said the suspect is a white British national.

By BriefTea Editorial · 12 July 2026 at 10:01

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