The Actual News

Just the Facts, from multiple news sources.

Ann Widdecombe was hit on head repeatedly with hammer, court told

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.
Read the Full Article

This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.