Ann Widdecombe was hit on head 21 times with hammer, prosecutors say

Joshua Kerry, 28, attacked Widdecombe while she was eating lunch at her home in Devon before stealing her wallet, prosecutors say.

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Ann Widdecombe was killed at her Devon home after being hit on the head 21 times with a hammer while eating lunch, prosecutors told Westminster Magistrates' Court. Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, is charged with her murder and allegedly entered the property, attacked her, and took her wallet before leaving. Kerry was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey, with police still investigating whether there was a terrorism or political motivation.

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