Ann Widdecombe, a former Conservative MP and political figure, was subjected to a violent attack at her Devon home on 8 July 2026, according to prosecutors.

Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, is charged with her murder after allegedly entering her property via the front door, striking her repeatedly with a hammer in her kitchen, and fleeing before emergency services arrived.The attack, captured on camera, resulted in a fatal blunt force injury to the head, though the exact cause of death remains under investigation.Kerry appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court and the Old Bailey, where prosecutors described the assault as 'ferocious.' His trial is scheduled for June 2027.The case has sparked questions about potential terrorism or political motives, though no conclusive evidence has been presented.

Widdecombe, who served as an MP for 23 years and later joined Reform UK, had a prominent career in politics and entertainment, including appearances on Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Big Brother.

The inquest highlighted the severity of her injuries and the urgency of the emergency response, but the precise medical cause of death remains undetermined.