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Murder appeal

Devon & Cornwall Police Haytor, Dartmoor, Devon, England Updated 13 Jul 2026

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Incident TypeMurder

LocationHaytor, Dartmoor, Devon, England

Incident Date/Time09 Jul 2026

Appeal Published10 Jul 2026

Official WordingDetectives investigating the murder of Ann Widdecombe are appealing for anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the Haytor area of Dartmoor on Wednesday 9 July 2026, or anyone with CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage from the area, to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact Devon & Cornwall Police or submit information through the Major Incident Public Portal quoting police reference 50260179119 under Operation Hunlen.

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