Ann Widdecombe investigation: police release man arrested on suspicion of former MP’s murder – latest updates
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Key context: <p>Officers are carrying out ‘numerous inquiries’ but 26-year-old, arrested on Friday afternoon, is no longer part of the investigation</p><p>Journalists from PA media have been talking to Haytor residents following the news of Ann Widdecombe’s death.</p><p>Christine Maloney, who lives near Widdecombe’s home, said the area is “very safe” – so much so that it is normal for locals to leave their cars and front doors unlocked.</p><p><em>My husband saw her a week ago, driving around. I’m very shocked at (her death), it shouldn’t have happened, it’s horrific.</em></p><p><em>Everyone knows that’s her house, perhaps that’s the problem? It’s very, very safe around here.</em></p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live/2026/jul/11/ann-widdecombe-murder-investigation-latest-news-updates">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Officers are carrying out ‘numerous inquiries’ but 26-year-old, arrested on Friday afternoon, is no longer part of the investigationJournalists from PA media have been talking to Haytor residents following the news of Ann Widdecombe’s death.Christine Maloney, who lives near Widdecombe’s home, said the area is “very safe” – so much so that it is normal for locals to leave their cars and front doors unlocked.My husband saw her a week ago, driving around. I’m very shocked at (her death), it shouldn’t have happened, it’s horrific.Everyone knows that’s her house, perhaps that’s the problem? It’s very, very safe around here. Continue reading...
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