A 28-year-old British man was due in court in London accused of murdering former Conservative government minister Ann Widdecombe in her home in Devon.

Joshua Kerry, 28, was detained by police at his home in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, on suspicion of the killing of the 78-year-old former Conservative MP.

Joshua Kerry, 28, foi formalmente acusado por supostamente ter matado a conservadora Ann Widdecombe

Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged after the politician was found dead in her remote Devon home

The 28-year-old has been charged with murdering Ms Widdecombe in her remote Devon home