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Ann Widdecombe was hit on head repeatedly with hammer, prosecutors say

Ann Widdecombe was hit on head repeatedly with hammer, prosecutors say
BBC News Tuesday 21 July 2026, 13:25 UTC 1 min read
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Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, in South Yorkshire, is charged with her murder and appeared in court.

Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, in South Yorkshire, is charged with her murder and appeared in court.
Ann Widdecombe (PERSON) Joshua Kerry (PERSON) Rotherham (LOCATION) South Yorkshire (LOCATION)
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