Police launch a manhunt after the death of former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe, who is found dead at her home in Devon. The case is treated as a murder investigation, with officers working to identify who is responsible and where further evidence may be located. The reports state that authorities have begun seeking information from the public as the investigation develops.
Several outlets also include reaction from UK political figures. Kemi Badenoch is reported as saying she is stunned to learn of the murder probe, and expressing condolences for Widdecombe’s family. The live coverage focuses on police actions since the discovery of her body at her address, including the decision to treat the death as suspicious and to widen inquiries beyond the immediate scene.
No further details about potential suspects, the circumstances leading to Widdecombe’s death, or any arrests are included in the provided accounts.
