Nothing to suggest Widdecombe killing was politically motivated, police say

A significant story is unfolding on the international scene. Nothing to suggest Widdecombe killing was politically motivated, police sayImage source, Getty ImagesPublished14 minutes agoPolice investigating the alleged murder of Ann Widdecombe say there is "nothing to suggest it was politically motivated". Devon and Cornwall Police added they are not looking for anyone else in connection with her death, following the arrest of a 28-year-old white British man in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, on Saturday.

The former MP and MEP, 78, was found with serious injuries at her home in Haytor, Devon, on Thursday. Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman said officers remained "open-minded" about a potential motive and that there was not thought to be any threat to the wider public.

The arrest was carried out shortly after 21:00 BST by officers at Counter Terrorism Police North East and South Yorkshire Police, on behalf of the force. There is no information to suggest the attack was terrorism-related, Longman told reporters on Sunday.

The story has become one of the most prominent items on the global agenda.