Man, 28, charged with murder of Ann Widdecombe

Barney Davis | Night News Editor Published July 20, 2026 6:53pm Updated July 20, 2026 6:55pm A man has been formally charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe. Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 21 July to face the charge. 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. ‘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