Police warn Widdecombe murder speculation is ‘unhelpful and distressing’

The Guardian reports that senior police and political figures are urging restraint during the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe, the former British politician. Devon and Cornwall police said on Sunday that the killing is not being treated as terrorism or as politically motivated, though officers stressed they remain open-minded about the motive. The warning followed an intervention from Nigel Farage, who called the killing a premeditated murder. Police said public speculation is both unhelpful to their inquiry and distressing for Widdecombe's family.

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