Devon and Cornwall Police have arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of murdering former Conservative politician Ann Widdecombe.
The suspect was taken into custody at an address in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, and remains in police custody.
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Assistant Chief Constable Matt Longman confirmed that detectives are not seeking any other suspects in connection with the case.
He stated that there is no evidence suggesting the murder was politically motivated.
Widdecombe, 78, was found dead in her home in Haytor, Devon, on Thursday.
She had sustained serious injuries, and authorities believe she may have been deceased for more than 24 hours before her body was discovered.
During a press conference on Sunday, Longman said officers are keeping an open mind regarding the motive but emphasized that the incident is not being treated as terrorism-related.
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He also noted that there is no intelligence indicating a wider threat to the public.
The investigation has received more than 120 tips from the public.
Longman urged people to refrain from speculating about the motive, describing it as unhelpful and distressing to the victim's family.
Chief Constable James Vaughan expressed satisfaction with the rapid progress, stating, "I am really pleased that we have a suspect firmly in custody."
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Widdecombe's last public appearance was on TalkTV shortly after 8 AM on Wednesday. She also communicated with a researcher from Channel 5 before a scheduled interview that day.
