Devon and Cornwall Police have launched a murder investigation into the ‘suspicious’ death of Ann Widdecombe. The firebrand former MP, 78, was found dead at her Devon home on Thursday morning after sustaining serious injuries. A manhunt is underway for a white male the police believe is responsible. Widdecombe, who lived alone, was discovered by

Officers found the former Conservative prisons minister with 'serious injuries' after an ambulance crew called them to her house in Haytor, Dartmoor at 11.40am yesterday.

Police are today understood to be investigating the circumstances surrounding Ann Widdecombe's death.