Key facts
- Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with murder in the death of Ann Widdecombe.
- Widdecombe, a former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman, was found dead on July 9.
- Police are investigating potential political or terrorist connections to the attack.
- Kerry was arrested on suspicion of murder on July 11 and later on suspicion of terrorism-related acts.
- Kerry is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.
Joshua Kerry, a 28-year-old man from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, has been charged with the murder of former politician Ann Widdecombe. Widdecombe, 78, who was a former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman, was found dead on July 9 at her home in Haytor, Devon, with serious injuries. Kerry is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. Police and prosecutors are actively investigating the motives behind the attack, including potential political or terrorist connections. Kerry was initially arrested on suspicion of murder on July 11 and subsequently arrested on July 13 on suspicion of terrorism-related acts. Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor stated that the targeted nature of the attack and Widdecombe's profile make determining the motivation a key focus for detectives.