Ann Widdecombe was hit on head repeatedly with hammer, court told
Summary
A man named Joshua Kerry is charged with murdering Ann Widdecombe, a former British MP and Reform UK spokesperson, by hitting her on the head with a hammer at her home in Devon. Police are investigating possible political or terrorism links to the case, and Kerry has been remanded in custody while awaiting trial.Key Facts
- Ann Widdecombe, aged 78, was found dead at her home on July 9 with head injuries from blunt force trauma.
- Joshua Kerry, 28, was arrested on July 11 and charged with her murder.
- Kerry was linked to a red car seen near Widdecombe’s home before her death.
- The case is being investigated by counter-terrorism officers for possible political or terror motives.
- Kerry was re-arrested on suspicion of terrorism-related offenses during the investigation.
- An inquest into Widdecombe’s death began but was paused until criminal proceedings conclude.
- Widdecombe was a Conservative MP from 1987 to 2010, later joining the Brexit Party and Reform UK.
- The court remanded Kerry in custody, and he will appear at the Old Bailey court.
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