A 28-year-old man was arrested Saturday evening in South Yorkshire, England, “on suspicion of the murder of” former UK lawmaker Ann Widdecombe, according to a press release by British police.
“The suspect, who is a white British national, is now in police custody,” said the statement from Devon and Cornwall Police. “Miss Widdecombe’s family have been informed of this development.”
“We were supported by Counter Terrorism Policing North East and South Yorkshire Police who carried out the arrest on behalf of Devon & Cornwall Police,” the statement continued. “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.”
The former lawmaker was found dead at her home in Haytor, Devon, on Thursday. Police say they believe Widdecombe died the day before her body was discovered.
She had “sustained serious injuries,” Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman said in an earlier statement.
