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28-year-old man charged with murder of Ann Widdecombe in court
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2026-07-21 13:09   Justice   10

28-year-old man charged with murder of Ann Widdecombe in court

A 28-year-old man, Joshua Kerry, is set to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe, a former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman.Kerry was arrested two days after Widdecombe, 78, sustained serious injuries at her Devon home on 9 July.He was later re-arrested on terrorism-related charges.UK Counter Terrorism Policing head Laurence Taylor emphasized the investigation's complexity, noting over 800 lines of enquiry.The Crown Prosecution Service confirmed sufficient evidence exists for the case.Widdecombe, a prominent political figure with a career spanning decades, was remembered by colleagues and mourners.Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch paid tribute to her.The case remains under active investigation, with no other suspects identified.

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