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Police launch an investigation into Ann Widdacombe death

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62Granny Fri 10-Jul-26 15:45:03

breaking news on the BBC news site that they are investigating her death.
I didn't always agree with her opinions of her politics but would hate that her death had been tragic .RIP.

Galaxy Fri 10-Jul-26 15:49:29

Yes I first saw it on the telegraph but it is on the BBC now.

Fallingstar Fri 10-Jul-26 15:50:32

Oh no, why?
Are there suspicious circumstances?

Aveline Fri 10-Jul-26 15:51:44

Oh surely not.

Cossy Fri 10-Jul-26 15:52:05

As stated on the last thread, I find this shocking?

I didn’t like her or her views, but I’d never ever wish an unlawful death on anyone.

Fallingstar Fri 10-Jul-26 15:52:33

Oh, just read the BBC piece.
A white male is a suspect in her murder.
This is terrible.
Goodness knows how her loved ones must feel.

Galaxy Fri 10-Jul-26 15:52:35

Found with serious injuries. Looking for a white male in connection.

Galaxy Fri 10-Jul-26 15:52:54

Sorry fallingstar crossed posts.

Cossy Fri 10-Jul-26 15:53:50

Good grief, the Times have stated this is a murder investigation and they a seeking an unnamed white man as a suspect.

Aveline Fri 10-Jul-26 15:54:08

How awful. Poor thing must have been so frightened. Dreadful thing to happen.sad and angry

Cossy Fri 10-Jul-26 15:54:09

Ooops also crossed posts

Fartooold Fri 10-Jul-26 15:56:34

Cossy

As stated on the last thread, I find this shocking?

I didn’t like her or her views, but I’d never ever wish an unlawful death on anyone.

Likewise Cossy she was not my favourite person but this is awful!!

Fallingstar Fri 10-Jul-26 15:56:47

No probs about crossed posts this is breaking news and we are all caught off guard. I thought was natural causes.

Fallingstar Fri 10-Jul-26 15:57:50

A terrifying end. Let’s hope they get whoever was responsible off the streets soon.

GrannyGravy13 Fri 10-Jul-26 15:59:07

Oh no! I hope they catch whoever is responsible for this, and quickly.

How absolutely dreadful, the poor poor lady, her family must be in pieces 💐💐💐

AGAA4 Fri 10-Jul-26 16:00:09

Poor woman! How awful that she is a murder victim.

Luckygirl3 Fri 10-Jul-26 16:01:00

I found her views abhorrent, but equally so the murder of an elderly woman. Very worrying.
Add in that a very close relative lives very near indeed to her and I cannot help but be concerned for their safety if someone dangerous is on the loose.

Grannybags Fri 10-Jul-26 16:05:29

I was surprised at her death. Shocked if it’s murder flowers

MawsRosie Fri 10-Jul-26 16:07:30

Like others, I am truly shocked

Aveline Fri 10-Jul-26 16:08:24

Police announcement at 4.30. Maybe they've got the culprit. I hope so.

Grandmabatty Fri 10-Jul-26 16:10:39

That's shocking. I do hope he's apprehended quickly

wendyann23 Fri 10-Jul-26 16:11:00

Apparently she was found at home with serious injuries. I did not agree with all her views but she certainly did not deserve this sad and wicked ending to her life. I have heard her speak, not about politics, but about her life outside of politics. She was an entertaining speaker.

rafichagran Fri 10-Jul-26 16:11:12

Very shocked.

ReturningFromExile Fri 10-Jul-26 17:01:16

This is dreadful. Poor woman. I had wondered whether she had had a stroke or heart attack or a fall.