Joshua Kerry, 28, has appeared at Westminster magistrates court charged with the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe, who prosecutors say was struck on the head with a hammer 21 times at her Devon home.
Key facts
- Joshua Kerry, 28, is charged with the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe.
- Widdecombe, 78, was allegedly killed at her home in Haytor, Devon, earlier this month.
- The court was told she was hit on the head with a hammer 21 times.
- Widdecombe was a former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokesperson.
- Kerry appeared at Westminster magistrates court.
A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of former MP and Reform UK spokesperson Ann Widdecombe, according to the Guardian.
Joshua Kerry, 28, is accused of killing the 78-year-old at her home in Haytor, Devon, earlier this month. The court heard she was hit on the head with a hammer 21 times.
Widdecombe was a former Conservative minister who later became a spokesperson for Reform UK. She was 78 years old.
Kerry appeared at Westminster magistrates court in connection with the case, the Guardian reported.
No further details of the proceedings were provided in the source.
Why it matters
Ann Widdecombe was a well-known figure in British politics, serving as a Conservative minister before joining Reform UK. The case has drawn significant attention given her public profile and the gravity of the charge.
Frequently asked questions
Who has been charged over Ann Widdecombe's death?
Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe, according to the Guardian.
How did the alleged killing take place?
The court was told that Widdecombe, 78, was hit on the head with a hammer 21 times at her home in Haytor, Devon, earlier this month.
Who was Ann Widdecombe?
She was a former Conservative minister and MP who later served as a spokesperson for Reform UK.