Man due in court charged with murder of Ann Widdecombe
Summary
Joshua Kerry, 28, is charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe, a former UK politician found seriously injured at her home. The investigation is led by UK counter-terrorism police, who are examining Kerry’s motives and any possible wider activities.Key Facts
- Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, is charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe.
- Widdecombe, 78, was found seriously injured at her home in Haytor, Devon, on July 9.
- Kerry was arrested on suspicion of murder and later re-arrested for possible terrorism-related acts.
- UK Counter Terrorism Policing South East leads the investigation with support from Devon and Cornwall Police.
- More than 800 lines of enquiry have been opened in the case.
- Prosecutors say there is enough evidence to take Kerry to court and stress the right to a fair trial.
- Ann Widdecombe was a Conservative MP, former minister, and later a Reform UK spokeswoman.
- Leaders from different UK political parties have expressed their condolences.
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