“‘MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH IN THE CASE…’” Police issue major update on Ann Widdecombe 𝑚𝑢𝑟𝑑𝑒𝑟 probe as 𝑠𝑢𝑠𝑝𝑒𝑐𝑡 charged

Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, has been charged with Ann Widdecombe’s murder.

Joshua Kerry

Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, has been charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe (Image: Collect)

A 28-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe, the Crown Prosecution Service said. Joshua Kerry, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (July 20).

He was first arrested on suspicion of murder on July 11, two days after the 78-year-old Reform UK spokeswoman was found dead at her home in Devon. On July 13, he was additionally arrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism. 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. Police enquiries into the defendant’s motives are ongoing, including a potential political or terrorist connection.

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Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her home on July 9 (Image: Getty)

“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 all concerned that proceedings against the defendant are active and he has the right to a fair trial.

“It is vital that there should be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information which could in anyway prejudice these proceedings.”

Miss Widdecombe was first elected as a Conservative MP in Kent in 1987, and went on to become an MEP for the Brexit Party and then a spokeswoman for Reform UK.

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