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Ann Widdecombe

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Police say Widdecombe attacked nearly 24 hours before body found

Jul 11, 2026

Sky News reports on the murder investigation into former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokesperson Ann Widdecombe, 78, found dead with serious injuries at her Dartmoor home. Police state the attack likely occurred around 12:30 on Wednesday, nearly 24 hours before the body was discovered on Thursday. A 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder has been released and is no longer under investigation; officers continue to seek a white male suspect. Segments include tributes from residents and her longtime driver, a wreath-laying comment from Nigel Farage, and a mass at Buckfast Abbey.

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Sky News updates on Ann Widdecombe murder investigation and manhunt

Jul 11, 2026

The segment reports on the ongoing murder investigation into the death of former Conservative MP and Reform UK spokesperson Ann Widdecombe, 78, found with serious injuries at her Dartmoor home. It covers the timeline of the attack, the arrest and release of a 26-year-old white British suspect, the manhunt for a white male, forensic work at the scene, and tributes including from Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and local residents. The report relies on official Devon and Cornwall Police updates, on-scene reporting, public statements, and a clip of Farage; it references graphics or footage of the home, flowers, and the suspect release announcement.

▶ Source: Sky News