Ann Widdecombe investigation: police release man arrested on suspicion of former MP’s murder – latest updates

YL Yohannes LoweThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-07-11 · 07:43 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min

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Devon and Cornwall police have released a 26-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe. The arrest occurred on Friday afternoon, and the man was released from custody early Saturday morning, with police stating he is no longer part of the investigation. Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman confirmed that officers are continuing to conduct "numerous inquiries" and that the force's priority is to identify those responsible and thoroughly examine all available evidence. The article does not provide further details on the circumstances of the investigation or the reason for the man's release.

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The police's priority is identifying those responsible and thoroughly examining all available evidence.

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Officers are carrying out numerous inquiries regarding the murder.

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The man is no longer part of the investigation into Ann Widdecombe's murder.

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A 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering former MP Ann Widdecombe has been released.

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Officers are carrying out ‘numerous inquiries’ but 26-year-old, arrested on Friday afternoon, is no longer part of the investigation A 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering the former MP Ann Widdecombe has been released from custody and is no longer part of the investigation, Devon and Cornwall Police said early on Saturday. In a statement, the force’s assistant chief constable, Matt Longman, said: “Our priority remains identifying those responsible and ensuring that all available evidence is thoroughly examined. Continue reading...

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