Frankfurt (Germany), July 21 (LaPresse) — Former British MP Ann Widdecombe, known as “Lady Brexit,” was killed with 21 hammer blows at her home in Devon. This was revealed today during a hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, as reported by the BBC. According to prosecutor Kashif Malik, on July 8, Widdecombe was having lunch when Joshua Kerry, 28, pulled up outside her home in a red Vauxhall Corsa and entered through the front door. The man, who according to the prosecution remained in the home for just two minutes, allegedly struck the victim repeatedly in the head with a hammer, causing her to fall from her chair, before taking her wallet and fleeing. Kerry, a native of South Yorkshire, is charged with murder and has been remanded in custody. He is scheduled to appear later today at the Central Criminal Court in London, the Old Bailey.
United Kingdom: ‘Lady Brexit’ Ann Widdecombe Killed with 21 Blows from a Hammer
Frankfurt (Germany), July 21 (LaPresse) — Former British MP Ann Widdecombe, known as “Lady Brexit,” was killed with 21 hammer blows at her home in Devon. This was revealed today during a hearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, as reported by the BBC. According to prosecutor Kashif Malik, on July 8, Widdecombe was having lunch when Joshua Kerry, 28, pulled up outside her home in a red Vauxhall Corsa and entered through the front door. The man, who according to the prosecution remained in the home for just two minutes, allegedly struck the victim repeatedly in the head with a hammer, causing her to fall from her chair, before taking her wallet and fleeing. Kerry, a native of South Yorkshire, is charged with murder and has been remanded in custody. He is scheduled to appear later today at the Central Criminal Court in London, the Old Bailey.
