Ann Widdecombe's family has announced that a public memorial will be held later this year for the late Reform UK member, who was found dead at her home in Haytor, Devon, on July 9.
Charges Filed
Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, appeared in court on Tuesday and has been charged with her murder. Widdecombe, 78, sustained serious head injuries after being attacked with a hammer.
Prosecutors stated that Widdecombe was eating lunch on July 8 when Kerry allegedly pulled up outside her home and entered through the front door. He then used a hammer to strike her on the top of her head 21 times. A provisional cause of death was given as a blunt force injury to the head.
Family Statement
In a statement, Widdecombe's family said: "We understand that there is significant public interest in the funeral of Ann Widdecombe. A private service for family and close friends will be held in the coming weeks, and invitations for this ceremony have been distributed. A more public memorial will follow later in the year, the details of which will be released in due course. While we are very grateful for the wide expression of condolences, the family would ask that this initial service is limited to those closest to Ann."
Investigation Ongoing
Detectives are still investigating any possible political or terrorist motivation linked to the killing.
