NewsUK NewsCrimeThe former politician was found dead on Thursday19:27, 11 Jul 2026Former politician Ann Widdecombe was attacked in her home almost a day before her body was discovered, police believe.‌A white male suspect is being hunted in connection with the former Conservative minister's death, Devon and Cornwall Police said.‌The ex-Tory prisons minister was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor at around 11.40am on Thursday after sustaining serious injuries, the Mirror reports. The force said today (July 11) that it is believed Miss Widdecombe was attacked on Wednesday at around 12.30pm.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterAssistant Chief Constable Matt Longman said her death is being treated as suspicious but added: “We do not bel