MP Ann Widdecombe Death Under Investigation | Leeds News

Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

Former MP Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her home with serious injuries, believed to have been attacked around 12:30 PM Wednesday. Police are hunting a white male suspect and have arrested a 28-year-old man in Rotherham — over 270 miles away — while a 26-year-old previously taken into custody has been released. Widdecombe was scheduled for a video interview Wednesday but failed to join, and attempts to contact her later failed. Authorities stress the death is suspicious but not linked to a broader threat, urging the public to avoid speculation and submit tips via police portals or…