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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rebecca Whittaker

Man arrested 300 miles away from Devon on suspicion of murder in Ann Widdecombe investigation

Ann Widdecombe Murder Police
  • A 28-year-old man has been arrested in the South Yorkshire area on Saturday evening on suspicion of the murder of Ann Widdecombe .
  • The suspect, who is a white British national, is now in police custody, Devon and Cornwall Police have said.
  • Miss Widdecombe’s family have been informed of this development.
  • Devon and Cornwall Police said in a statement: “We were supported by Counter Terrorism Policing North East and South Yorkshire Police who carried out the arrest on behalf of Devon & Cornwall Police. At this time, there is still no information to suggest that this is a terrorism related incident and as a force we retain primacy of the investigation.
  • “This is a live and active investigation, and no further information will be issued tonight. We will look to provide further updates tomorrow.”

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Ann Widdecombe murder latest: Police refuse to issue description of suspects or CCTV as manhunt continues

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