Man, 28, charged with murdering Ann Widdecombe after former MP found dead at home

NewsUK NewsJoshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with murder18:59, 20 Jul 2026Updated 19:02, 20 Jul 2026A man from Rotherham has been charged with murdering Ann Widdecombe, the Crown Prosecution (CPS) has announced..‌Joshua Kerry, aged 28 and of Byrley Road, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, the CPS said in a statement this evening. Prosecutors also confirmed an investigation into the death was 'ongoing'.‌Miss Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her home in Haytor after what police believe was a "targeted attack" the day before she was found.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterTwo days after the arrest, counter-terrorism police took over the investigation and said the suspect had been further arrested on suspicion of the c