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Man Charged in Murder of Former Minister Ann Widdecombe
20 Jul
Summary
- Joshua Kerry, 28, faces murder charges.
- Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found deceased on July 9th.
- The incident occurred at her home in Haytor, Devon.

A 28-year-old man, identified as Joshua Kerry, has been formally charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe. The Crown Prosecution Service announced the charge related to the death of the 78-year-old former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman. Widdecombe was discovered deceased in her home located in Haytor, Devon, on Thursday, July 9th. At the time of her discovery, she had sustained what were described as serious injuries. The investigation into her death is ongoing, with authorities working to ascertain further details surrounding the tragic event. The location of the incident, Haytor in Devon, is central to the ongoing inquiry.