Police are investigating whether Joshua Kerry, who has been charged with murder, was also involved in an alleged attempted burglary last year at the then-home of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.

A counter-terrorism investigation has been launched into the death of former Tory MP Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead in her home on July 9, with Joshua Kerry named as a suspect.

Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with the murder of Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe, who was allegedly struck with a hammer 21 times at her remote Devon home.