UK Police Launch Murder Investigation into Ann Widdecombe Death
Ann Widdecombe was found dead on Thursday. She was a 78-year-old former UK lawmaker.
Widdecombe had serious injuries when she was found. Police have launched a murder investigation into her death.
Her body was found at a home in Haytor Devon. The ambulance service discovered her body at 11:40am on Thursday.
Widdecombe was a Conservative Party lawmaker from 1987 to 2010. She later worked as a Brexit Party representative in Europe.
She then joined Reform UK as its justice spokesperson. Police are searching for a white male in connection with her death.
A cordon and road closures remain near her home. Forensic teams and police are questioning neighbors in the area.
UK leaders including Prime Minister Keir Starmer have paid tribute. Starmer called the news really shocking. He urged politicians to set aside political differences.
Key Terms 4
- MP Member of Parliament. An elected lawmaker in the UK.
- Reform UK A UK political party.
- Brexit Party MEP A representative in the European Parliament for the Brexit Party.
- cordon A barrier police use to block off an area.