Artist impression shows Rotherham man in court accused of killing former MP Ann Widdecombe

An artist impression shows how a Rotherham man looked as he appeared in court accused of murdering former MP Ann Widdecombe.

Joshua Kerry, aged 28, appeared before Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday (July 21) after being charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe, police and prosecutors have said.

Widdecombe, 78, a former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman, was found dead on Thursday 9 July at her home in Haytor, Devon, having sustained serious injuries.

Kerry was arrested on suspicion of murder on July 11, two days after Miss Widdecombe was found.

A bearded Kerry, who appeared in the dock wearing a grey tracksuit, spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and Byrley Road address.

He was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey later on Tuesday.

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