India, July 21 -- Former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe was struck 21 times on the head with a hammer while eating lunch at her home in Haytor, Devon, prosecutors told Westminster Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.

According to prosecutors, Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, allegedly attacked on 8 July before stealing Widdecombe's wallet and fleeing the scene. Kerry has been charged with murder and was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey later the same day.

What Happened to Ann Widdecombe?

Prosecutor Kashif Malik told the court that Kerry arrived at Widdecombe's home in a red Vauxhall Corsa and entered through the unlocked front door.

He allegedly spent just two minutes inside the property, wearing black glove...