A 28-year-old man has been charged with the murder of former politician Ann Widdecombe as detectives continue to investigate whether the fatal attack was politically or ideologically motivated. Joshua Kerry, a former lift engineer from Rotherham, was charged on Monday after more than a week in police custody.
Frank Ferguson, Chief Crown Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division, confirmed the decision to prosecute, saying police enquiries into the defendant's alleged motivation remain ongoing, including whether there was any political or terrorist connection. He also reminded the public that criminal proceedings are now active and warned against reporting or commentary that could prejudice a future trial.
