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Europe July 14, 2026

Ann Widdecombe targeted in fatal attack

Ann Widdecombe targeted in fatal attack

A police investigation is underway at the home of a 78-year-old former government minister after a targeted attack. The officer in charge of the investigation has stated that there is a limit to the details that can be provided due to the ongoing nature of the case. However, it is clear that the attack was targeted. The police are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Forensic teams are still present at the scene, collecting evidence and conducting a thorough examination of the area. The police have not commented on whether any other individuals, including politicians, may be potential targets. Additionally, they have not speculated on the possible involvement of foreign states in the attack.

The incident has had a profoundly distressing impact on the family of the former government minister. The police are working to support them during this difficult time. The investigation is ongoing, and the police are urging anyone with information to come forward.

HAYTOR, ENGLAND - JULY 11: A police officer steps under the cordon tape outside the house of Ann Widdecombe in Haytor on July 11, 2026 in Dartmoor, United Kingdom. The former Conservative Minister and MP for Maidstone and The Weald was found dead at her home on Dartmoor on Thursday morning having sustained serious head injuries. Police had arrested and questioned a 26-year-old local man but he was released without charge and is "no longer part of the investigation". Widdecombe, 78, joined The Brexit Party and later became a member of Reform UK. (Photo by Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)

The police are being cautious about releasing details of the investigation, citing the need to ensure that the integrity of the case is maintained. As the investigation continues, more information may become available. The police are committed to bringing those responsible for the attack to justice and are working tirelessly to achieve this goal.

A member of the forensic team walks on site as the police investigate the home of 78-year-old former government minister Ann Widdecombe after she was found dead, in Haytor, Britain, July 11, 2026. REUTERS/Jack Taylor

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