WorldPublished: 12 July 2026 at 14:36

Police Make Second Arrest in Death of Former U.K. Lawmaker

British police have detained a 26-year-old man in connection with the death of Ann Widdecombe, a former member of Parliament. A previous suspect was released.

On Saturday, police arrested a 26-year-old man in relation to the death of Ann Widdecombe, a former Parliament member, authorities stated. The arrest follows an earlier detention on Friday of another man, who has since been released without charge.

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