Ann Widdecombe funeral details update as church releases statement

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Buckfast Abbey confirmed yesterday it is coordinating directly with the family of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe to finalise her funeral arrangements.The ex-politician was killed earlier this month in what Westminster Magistrates' Court heard were violent circumstances.In a statement issued on Sunday, Fr Abbot said the abbey was liaising "closely with the family regarding funeral arrangements" and that further details would be shared "in due course, when appropriate".Ms Widdecombe's death has drawn widespread national attention, both because of her high-profile political career and the disturbing nature of the attack that claimed her life.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Westminster Magistrates' Court was told last week that Ms Widdecombe sustained 21 blows to the head from a hammer.

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The provisional cause of death was recorded as "blunt force injury to the head".Joshua Kerry, from Rotherham, was taken into custody on July 11 on suspicion of murder.He was also subsequently...

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