Ann Widdecombe was hit on head repeatedly with hammer, prosecutors say
Ann Widdecombe was hit on head repeatedly with hammer, prosecutors sayPublished4 minutes agoAnn Widdecombe died after being hit on the head with a hammer 21 times at her Devon home, prosecutors have told Westminster...
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Key developments are emerging from the global stage. Ann Widdecombe was hit on head repeatedly with hammer, prosecutors sayPublished4 minutes agoAnn Widdecombe died after being hit on the head with a hammer 21 times at her Devon home, prosecutors have told Westminster Magistrates' Court. Prosecutor Kashif Malik said that on 8 July Widdecombe was eating lunch when the man accused of her murder, Joshua Kerry, arrived at her house in a red Vauxhall Corsa and entered through the front door.
Kerry, who prosecutors say was only in the property for two minutes, then allegedly hit Widdecombe repeatedly with a hammer, tipped her from her chair and then took her wallet before driving off, the court heard. The 28-year-old from South Yorkshire, who is charged with her murder, was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey later on Tuesday.
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