Right-wing politician found covered in blood as | Political News

Former right-wing British politician Ann Widdecombe was found “covered in blood” after police launched an investigation into her death.

It is known she was found covered in blood after sustaining a critical head wound, Devon and Cornwall police said.

The 78-year-old’s death was announced by her management this morning. Widdecombe was situated deceased within the property. She had sustained critical accidents.

British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood said the circumstances around former MP Ann Widdecombe’s death are “extremely distressing”, including: “My thoughts are with Ann’s family and loved ones”.

Detective Chief Inspector Ilona Rosson said: “This is an extraordinarily tragic incident and our ideas are very a lot with the household and mates of Ann Widdecombe at this tough time.

“Our murder enquiry is in its early stages but moving at a significant pace. We are deploying all of the necessary resources to find out exactly what has happened and to locate the person responsible who we believe to be a white male.

“I would appeal to anyone who may have information about this incident, however insignificant it may seem, to come forward and speak with us.

“We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have seen anything suspicious in the vicinity of Haytor Vale, Haytor, or anyone with CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage which could assist with our investigation.

“We have an increased uniformed police presence in the area to both support the investigation and provide reassurance to residents. Anyone with concerns can speak with our officers at the scene.

“We will release further information when we are able to do so. In the meantime I would ask people not to speculate about what might have happened, particularly on social media. This is not only potentially harmful to our investigation but also deeply distressing for family and friends of Ann Widdecombe.”

Away from politics, Widdecombe turned a family identify after competing on Strictly Come Dancing in 2010, successful over many viewers despite persistently receiving low scores from the judges. She survived until week 9 of the competition.

Other memorable TV spots embrace internet hosting panel show Have I Got News For You? twice and a particular documentary with Louis Theroux in 2002.

Tributes started pouring in to Widdecombe on Friday (July 10), led by Reform UK Nigel Farage. He told the Express: “Ann Widdecombe was a political colossus whose forthright honesty is all too rare in today’s politics.

“When Ann determined to stand for The Brexit Party in the snap 2019 European Elections, it was a big second and enormous enhance. The voters beloved her. She performed a decisive function in getting Brexit over the road.