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Suspect released in brutal murder of former UK minister Ann Widdecombe

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Brexit Party member and MEP Ann Widdecombe speaks during a Brexit Party news conference in London, Britain August 27, 2019. 

Photo credit: Reuters

A 26-year-old man arrested on suspicion of the murder of former British government minister Ann Widdecombe has been released and is no longer part of the investigation, police said on Saturday.

"Our priority remains identifying those responsible and ensuring that all available evidence is thoroughly examined," Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman said in a statement released by Devon and Cornwall police.