Ann Widdecombe murder suspect charged as police provide major update

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UK police charge man, 28, with murder of late politician Ann Widdecombe.

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Joshua Kerry was charged after more than a week in custody on suspicion of murder and acts of terror.

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Police are continuing to investigate his motive.

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A 28-year-old man, Joshua Kerry, has been charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe, the Crown Prosecution Service has said.The former Conservative minister-turned-Reform UK spokeswoman was found dead at her home in Haytor on Dartmoor at about 11.40am on July 8 after sustaining serious injuries.Kerry, from Rotherham, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court tomorrow morning.Frank Ferguson, Chief Crown Prosecutor of the CPS Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division said: "We have decided to prosecute Joshua Kerry for murder following a police investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe in Haytor, Dartmoor." TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say He added: "Police enquiries into the defendant's motives are ongoing, including a potential political or terrorist connection."Our prosecutors have worked closely with the police to establish that there is sufficient evidence to bring this case to court, and we will continue working with them as their investigation progresses."We remind...

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