Devon and Cornwall Police say a 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of the murder of former UK MP Ann Widdecombe has been released from custody and is no longer part of the investigation. Police made the announcement in statements issued on Saturday, with assistant chief constable Matt Longman saying the force’s priority remains identifying those responsible and ensuring that all available evidence is thoroughly examined.
Multiple outlets report that the man was arrested on Friday afternoon and then removed from the case’s active investigation after police completed an initial stage of inquiries. Police also state they are continuing investigative work at a “significant pace” and do not believe there is a risk to the public.
The reports agree that police are urging anyone with information about Widdecombe’s death to come forward as inquiries continue, and that the investigation remains ongoing despite the release of the arrested man.
