Murder detectives launch new manhunt for Ann Widdecombe's killer after releasing 26-year-old - as it emerges she failed to appear on TV show and stopped replying to calls a day before body was found

Detectives have initiated a fresh manhunt for the murderer of Ann Widdecombe after they released a 26-year-old suspect who was previously arrested. This shift comes after it was revealed that the suspect had disappeared from a planned TV appearance and stopped responding to calls just a day before Widdecombe's body was discovered. This development underscores the ongoing uncertainty and complexity of the investigation, highlighting the urgency to find the actual perpetrator. The case remains high-profile due to Widdecombe's public presence and the need to bring justice to her family.