‘Nothing to suggest’ Ann Widdecombe death politically motivated, say police

Officers say they are not looking for anyone else after arrest of man, 28, on suspicion of murdering ex-Tory politician

Detectives investigating the death of Ann Widdecombe have said there is “nothing to suggest it was politically motivated”.

A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of the murder of the former Conservative MP at an address in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. Police said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with Widdecombe’s death.