Man, 28 due in court for murder of Ann Widdecombe
An inquest has opened into the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe, who was found with serious injuries at her home in Devon. Joshua Kerry has been charged with her murder and is also under investigation for potential terrorism-related offenses.
Why it matters
The case involves a high-profile political figure and has triggered a complex legal investigation involving counter-terrorism authorities.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Ann Widdecombe pictured in 2019
The cause of Ann Widdecombe's death is yet to be established, the opening of an inquest into her death has heard.
The 78-year-old former MP and MEP was found dead at her home in Devon on 9 July with "visible injuries" Exeter Coroner's Court heard.
Senior coroner Philip Spinney said a post-mortem examination had taken place and "at this stage the precise medical cause of death has yet to be established".
Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham in South Yorkshire, has arrived at Westminister Magistrates' Court where he is due to appear charged with her murder.
Spinney, senior coroner for Devon, Plymouth and Torbay, said the inquest was now adjourned "until the conclusion of the criminal proceedings".
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