Ann Widdecombe may have been killed 24 hours before her body was found
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Devon police are investigating the death of former politician Ann Widdecombe, whose body was found at her home. Police believe she may have been dead for up to 24 hours before discovery and are working on the assumption that she was attacked on Wednesday afternoon. The investigation is ongoing.
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Ann Widdecombe was a former politician.
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Ann Widdecombe may have been dead at her home for 24 hours before her body was discovered.
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Loaded language removed<p>Devon police working on assumption the former politician was attacked on Wednesday afternoon</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/10/ann-widdecombe-obituary">Ann Widdecombe: obituary</a></p></li></ul><p>Ann Widdecombe may have been dead at her home for 24 hours before her body was discovered, police believe.</p><p>In an update on Saturday afternoon, officers…
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Ann Widdecombe may have been dead at her home for 24 hours before her body was discovered.
OpinionDevon police are working on the assumption that Ann Widdecombe was attacked on Wednesday afternoon.
OpinionAnn Widdecombe was a former politician.
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