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Man Charged With Murder of Former MP Ann Widdecombe

Counter‑terrorism detectives are probing whether the attack had a political or terrorist motive while the charged suspect awaits further hearings.

Caption: Josh / Joshua Kerry Murder suspect of Ann Widdecombe Copyright The Sun Photographer: Unknown Source: Not known
A court sketch of Joshua Kerry, 28, at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London, on Tuesday. He is charged with the murder of Widdecombe, who was found dead at her home in Devon.
FILE -Ann Widdecombe, Brexit Party member, is interviewed after Nigel Farage, Leader of Britain's Brexit Party, spoke on stage at the launch of their policies for the General Election campaign, in London, Nov. 22, 2019. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)
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Overview

  • The Crown Prosecution Service charged 28‑year‑old Joshua Kerry with murder on Monday after a police investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe.
  • Kerry was remanded in custody and appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday where prosecutors said Widdecombe suffered severe blunt‑force head injuries.
  • Counter Terrorism Policing took over the inquiry after new evidence surfaced and officers say they are examining a possible political or terrorist motive.
  • Police and prosecutors say the investigation has produced more than 800 lines of inquiry, that forensic and digital searches continue, and that no other suspects are being sought.
  • An inquest at Exeter has been opened and then suspended pending the criminal case, and the killing has prompted calls for a review of protections for serving and former MPs.