Police make statement as Ann Widdecombe's death becomes murder investigation after man arrested

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of Express columnist and former MP Ann Widdecombe. The death of the former Tory and Reform politician was announced this morning, with tributes quickly pouring in for her. This afternoon, Devon and Cornwall Police described her death at her home in Dartmoor as "suspicious", adding a probe had been launched. The force said police officers were called to an address at Haytor by the ambulance service at around 11.40am yesterday, on July 9. The statement continued: "Sadly, 78-year-old Miss Widdecombe was located deceased within the property. She had sustained serious injuries." Her next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers, the force added. Read Daily Express: https://www.express.co.uk Like Daily Express on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DailyExpress Follow Daily Express on X: https://x.com/Daily_Express Follow Daily Express on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailyexpress/ #DailyExpress #News #annwiddecombe #police #crime