Police investigating death of Ann Widdecombe as murder – POLITICO

LONDON — Police in southwest England said Friday that the death of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe will be investigated as a murder.

The 78-year-old, a former MEP and staunch Brexiteer who found popularity on reality competition shows, was found dead in her home in Devon on Thursday with evidence of “serious injuries,” according to the Devon and Cornwall police.

The police also said that a 26-year-old white British man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, and will remain in custody while inquiries continue. They confirmed that they are not treating the incident as terrorism, and urged the public not to speculate on social media about the motives of the killer.