Ann Widdecombe, a former Tory minister and MEP, was found dead in her Devon home on July 8, 2026.The 78-year-old politician is suspected of being killed in a terrorist attack by Joshua Kerry, a 28-year-old man from Rotherham.Kerry, described by neighbours as 'quiet and shy', lived alone in a council house after his father's death.Police initially treated the case as a burglary but reclassified it as terrorism after allegedly discovering new evidence.The suspect was arrested on July 15, 2026, following a raid on his property.Investigators believe the attack occurred around 12:30pm on the day of her death.Kerry, who worked at a lift company and participated in charity events, has no prior criminal record.His family, including his mother and siblings, have expressed shock at his arrest.The case has sparked discussions about the motivations behind the alleged attack and the role of terrorism in such crimes.Authorities continue to gather evidence to determine the exact circumstances of the murder.
Original title: Revealed: The 'quiet and shy' 28-year-old suspect held over the murder of Ann Widdecombe
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