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London Police Reopen Burglary Probe Linked to Widdecombe Murder

8/8/2026

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London police reopened a burglary investigation from April 2025 as part of the probe into Reform UK figure Ann Widdecombe’s murder.
Vicki Evans said the case, closed without arrests after the April report, was reopened to explore a relevant line of enquiry.
Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her England home on July 9.
Joshua Kerry, 28, was charged with her murder on July 20.
Police said the motive investigation remains ongoing.

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London police reopened a burglary investigation from April 2025 as part of the probe into Reform UK figure Ann Widdecombe’s murder.
Vicki Evans said the case, closed without arrests after the April report, was reopened to explore a relevant line of enquiry.
Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her England home on July 9.
Joshua Kerry, 28, was charged with her murder on July 20.
Police said the motive investigation remains ongoing.