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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Bryony Gooch

What we know about Ann Widdecombe murder investigation as new details emerge

Ann Widdecombe Murder
  • A man suspected of murdering Ann Widdecombe is believed to have driven nearly 300 miles to her Dartmoor home on the morning of her death .
  • CCTV footage reportedly shows the man leaving a Rotherham address with a 'wooden stick' before driving off in a red car on Wednesday, the day Ms Widdecombe was attacked.
  • Police are questioning a 28-year-old white British man, arrested in Rotherham on Saturday evening, in connection with the suspected murder.
  • The suspect is thought to have arrived at Ms Widdecombe's home with a 'wooden pole'.
  • Devon and Cornwall Police have stated there is currently nothing to suggest the murder was terrorism-related or politically motivated, but remain open-minded about the motive.

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Ann Widdecombe murder latest: Suspect ‘drove nearly 300 miles to her home with wooden stick in car’

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