Police have arrested a 28-year-old man in South Yorkshire on suspicion of murder in connection with the investigation into the attack on Ann Widdecombe. The suspect is described as a white British national and is currently in police custody, according to a statement from Devon and Cornwall police.
Widdecombe, who serves as Reform UK's justice spokesperson, was found with serious injuries at her home in Haytor, Devon, on Thursday at 11:40 BST. The attack is believed to have occurred nearly 24 hours prior to her discovery.
This development follows an earlier arrest of a 26-year-old man on suspicion of murder, who was subsequently released. The investigation is ongoing.