Ann Widdecombe murder probe: what we know so far

Ann Widdecombe murder probe: what we know so farImage source, ReutersByTom McArthurPublished3 minutes agoPolice have launched a murder investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe and a manhunt is underway.Devon and Cornwall Police say the 78-year-old former Conservative minister turned Reform UK spokeswoman was found dead at her home on Dartmoor in Devon on Thursday morning with serious injuries.Here is everything we know - and don't know - about the probe so far:Live updates on this storyWhat has happened?Police say Widdecombe was found dead with serious injuries at her home in Haytor, a village on Dartmoor, on Thursday morning when officers were called by the ambulance service.Widdecombe's death was announced on Friday morning by her management team, but there was no information about when, how or where she died, and no detail on any suspicious circumstances.The statement said in part: "We know this news will come as a great shock to the many colleagues and friends she made along the way."Later on Friday afternoon, police issued a statement saying they had launched a murder investigation and released details of a suspect.Widdecombe's management team then released another statement, saying they were "absolutely devastated" by news of the police investigation "following a very traumatic and upsetting 24 hours".Who is the suspect?Officers are looking for a suspect, who they believe to be a white male, in connection with the case, which they say is "moving at a significant pace".In a statement they said they would like to hear from "anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the vicinity of Haytor Vale, Haytor, or anyone with CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage which could assist with our investigation".Extra uniformed officers will be in the area to help with enquires and to reassure residents, they added.Det Ch Insp Ilona Rosson said: "This is an extremely tragic incident and our thoughts ar...