British police have launched a murder investigation after Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found dead with severe injuries at her home in Haytor, Devon, on Thursday morning.
A 26-year-old British man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of the former member of parliament. Detectives do not believe the killing was politically motivated or linked to terrorism, authorities said.
Widdecombe, a prominent conservative figure in British politics, was discovered at her residence in southern England. The circumstances surrounding her death and the extent of her injuries have not been publicly detailed beyond the police confirmation of a homicide inquiry.