UK politician Ann Widdecombe was struck 21 times with a hammer, court hears

Former British MP Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her home in early July, prompting a high-profile homicide investigation.
A 28-year-old man, Joshua Kerry, has been charged, denied bail and remanded in custody; a provisional trial date is set for June 2027.
Counterterrorism police have taken over the probe, and Widdecombe’s killing is the latest in a string of recent attacks on UK MPs, raising concerns about politicians’ safety.