UK

The killing of Ann Widdecombe

What happened

Former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her home in Haytor, Dartmoor, on 9 July 2026. Counter Terrorism Policing took over the murder investigation, and on 20 July 2026 the Crown Prosecution Service authorised a murder charge against a 28-year-old man from Rotherham. Criminal proceedings are active: he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty, and UKStats will not repeat evidence or allegations before a verdict.

Written from the official records below. Links checked 08 Nov 2026.

Official record

• CPS charges man with murder following death of Ann Widdecombe
  Crown Prosecution Service · published 20 Jul 2026
• Charges of murder for the death of Ann Widdecombe
  Counter Terrorism Policing · published 20 Jul 2026
• Counter Terrorism Policing leading investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe
  Devon & Cornwall Police

Main headlines

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• Man, 28, charged with murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe
  The Guardian · 20 Jul 2026

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