The former MP died after suffering ‘serious injuries’

A 28-year-old man from Rotherham has been arrested on suspicion of Widdecombe’s murder and on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism

The former Tory minister and Brexit Party MEP was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor, Devon, on July 9 having suffered 'serious injuries'.

Former MP and MEP Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor in Devon on July 9 - a 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder

The former MP died after suffering ‘serious injuries’

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged…

Senior coroner for Devon, Philip Spinney, has said the 'precise' reason the former Tory minister died has not been confirmed, although she had 'visible injuries'.