Police shed light on the death of Ann Widdecombe: former British minister suspected of being attacked a day before she was found dead

The investigation into the death of former British minister Ann Widdecombe is continuing at pace, as Devon and Cornwall Police suspect she was attacked approximately 24 hours before she was found dead at her home on Thursday.

Authorities have announced they are searching for a suspect believed to be a white male. According to police, the investigation is progressing at “pace,” while teams on the ground continue to gather evidence.

Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her home on Thursday and had suffered serious injuries. Police are working to fully clarify the circumstances of the incident and identify the suspected perpetrator.

At the same time, the 26-year-old man who was initially arrested on suspicion of Widdecombe’s murder has been released and is no longer considered part of the investigation.

The BBC reports that the 78-year-old former MP had been scheduled to appear on Matt Allwright’s Channel 5 programme on Wednesday. However, before the interview took place, the programme’s staff were unable to contact her.

In Haytor, the village where her home is located, the police presence remains high. The area continues to be cordoned off, while forensic experts are still collecting and analysing evidence at the scene.