Prosecutors: Man Hit Ann Widdecombe 21 Times With Hammer At Devon Home

Joshua Kerry, 28, is alleged to have attacked the former politician while she ate lunch before stealing her wallet, a court heard Tuesday.

Joshua Kerry, 28, faces charges in connection with an alleged hammer attack on Ann Widdecombe at her Devon home.
Prosecutors told the court Widdecombe was struck 21 times with a hammer while eating lunch.
Kerry is alleged to have stolen Widdecombe's wallet following the attack.
The alleged attack took place at Widdecombe's home in Devon, England.
The case is before court as of Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

Joshua Kerry, 28, struck former politician Ann Widdecombe with a hammer 21 times while she was eating lunch at her Devon home, prosecutors told a court Tuesday.

Kerry then stole Widdecombe's wallet before leaving the property, according to the prosecution case as reported by the BBC.

Widdecombe, the former Conservative MP and veteran of several political and reality television campaigns, was attacked at her own home, prosecutors said. No further details on her condition were immediately confirmed in open court proceedings reviewed by the Wail.

Kerry faces charges in connection with the alleged assault and theft. Defence submissions have not been reported at this stage of proceedings.

The trial is expected to continue in the coming days, with further evidence from the prosecution due before the court.