Yorkshire Man Named as Suspect in Ann Widdecombe Murder

A 28-year-old man has been named and pictured as the suspect in the killing of former Conservative minister and MP Ann Widdecombe, an investigation now being led by counter-terrorism police. Joshua Kerry, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, was arrested on July 11 on suspicion of murder and was subsequently rearrested two days later on suspicion of the commission, preparation, or instigation of acts of terrorism. He remains in custody, with police having until Tuesday, July 21, to charge him, release him, or apply for an extension to his detention.

Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her bungalow in Haytor on Dartmoor, Devon, on July 9. Police believe she was attacked in her home at approximately 12:30 p.m. on July 8, about 30 minutes before she was scheduled to appear via video link on a Channel 5 television program. She had last communicated with a producer at 12:19 p.m. but did not respond to a follow-up text sent at 12:48 p.m. Her body remained undiscovered for nearly 24 hours before being found in the kitchen at 11:40 a.m. the following day. Detectives have described the death as a targeted attack.

The investigation was initially handled by Devon and Cornwall Police, who stated...