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Man, 28, charged with murder of former MP

From Ghanaian Times · () English

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  • Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe.
  • Widdecombe's body was discovered with serious injuries at her home in Devon.
  • Police are investigating potential political or terrorist motives for the attack.

A 28-year-old man named Joshua Kerry has been charged with the murder of former Member of Parliament Ann Widdecombe. Kerry, from Rotherham, is expected to appear in court. Widdecombe, 78, was found dead with severe injuries at her home in Haytor Vale, Devon, on Thursday, July 9. Police believe she was attacked the previous day. The Crown Prosecution Service confirmed the charge, stating that prosecutors are working with police who are exploring possible political or terrorist connections to the crime. Counter-terrorism policing took over the investigation after new information emerged. Kerry was arrested in Rotherham and is a white British national. Police had previously arrested another man in connection with the death, but he has since been released and is no longer part of the investigation. The CPS emphasized that proceedings are active and the defendant has the right to a fair trial, urging against any reporting that could prejudice the case.

We have decided to prosecute Joshua Kerry for murder following a police investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe in Haytor, Dartmoor.

— Frank FergusonThe chief crown prosecutor of the CPS special crime and counter-terrorism division confirmed the decision to prosecute.
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