Police arrest 28-year-old suspect over killing of UK politician

Ann Widdecombe attacked at home 24 hours before she was found as manhunt for suspect resumes

She also found fame outside politics after starring in Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Big Brother.

A 26-year-old man arrested in Newton Abbott on Friday in connection with the investigation was released without charge early on Saturday and is no longer part of the inquiry.

Police have defended their decision not to release CCTV footage or suspect descriptions in the investigation into the death of former minister Ann Widdecombe.