Ann Widdecombe Was Hit on Head with Hammer 21 Times, Court Told

Ann Widdecombe was hit 21 times in the head with a hammer, prosecutors told Westminster Magistrates' Court. Her body was found by her gardener on July 9.

Brit Brief 21/07/2026 12:29

Ann Widdecombe Was Hit on Head with Hammer 21 Times, Court Told — Ann Widdecombe Hit 21 Times with Hammer, Court Hears

Ann Widdecombe died after she was hit on the head with a hammer 21 times at her home in Devon on July 8, prosecutors have told Westminster Magistrates’ Court.

Discovery of the Body

Former MP Ann Widdecombe was found by her gardener lying face down on her kitchen floor with a serious head injury, Westminster Magistrates’ Court has heard.

Prosecutor Kashif Malik told the court that, on July 8, Miss Widdecombe did not attend a pre-arranged online interview scheduled for just before 1pm, which would have been aired live on Channel 5’s Matt Allwright show.

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Charges and Court Appearance

Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire has been remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey this afternoon after appearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe.