The arrest came after Devon and Cornwall Police said it believed the former minister was attacked a day before she was found dead.

Police are remaining “open-minded” about the motive behind the suspected murder of Ann Widdecombe after the arrest of a man in Yorkshire.

A 28-year-old white British male is in custody after being arrested on Saturday.

Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman provided additional details on the investigation at a press briefing on Sunday (12 July) morning, telling media the arrest took place in Rotherham.

There is still “nothing to suggest” it is a terrorism related or politically motivated crime, he added. “And at this point, we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this murder.”

ACC Longman also said more than 120 tips from the public have been received since a police appeal for information.

Ms Widdecombe was found dead at her home in Haytor, on the edge of Dartmoor, at around 11.40am on Thursday.

Police believe the former Conservative minister was attacked at around 12.30pm on Wednesday – nearly 24 hours before her body was discovered with “serious injuries”.

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