British police charge man with preparing terrorist acts against Reform UK's Nigel Farage
- On Friday, Joshua Kerry, 28, was charged with one count of preparation of terrorist acts, allegedly targeting Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, according to Counter Terrorism Policing.
- Authorities allege the terrorist preparations occurred between May 31, 2024, and July 8, 2026, with the Crown Prosecution Service authorizing the charge following a complex investigation.
- Following his July 11, 2026, arrest, Kerry also faces a murder charge related to Ann Widdecombe, 78, who was found dead at her property in Haytor, Devon.
- Westminster Magistrates will hear the case on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, where Kerry is scheduled to appear regarding the terrorism charge.
- Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans, Senior National Coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing, stated the charge resulted from a "hugely intensive and complex investigation" involving detectives, analysts, and forensic experts.
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Widdecombe Murder Suspect Charged With Terrorism Plot Against Nigel Farage
Counter-terrorism policing statement: A 28-year-old man has been charged with engaging in conduct in preparation of acts of terrorism, including against Nigel Farage MP. Joshua Kerry, of Byrley Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, was charged today (Friday 2 October), with one count of preparation of terrorist acts, contrary to section 5(1)(a) of the Terrorism Act 2006,…
Ann Widdecombe suspect charged with preparing terror act against Nigel Farage
The person alleged to have murdered Ann Widdecombe has also been charged with preparing a terror act against Nigel Farage.Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with engaging in conduct in preparation of acts of terrorism, including against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage MP, Counter Terrorism Policing confirmed.Ms Widdecombe was found bludgeoned to death in her Devon home in July.Senior National Coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing, Deputy Assi…
Joshua Kerry (28), who is already charged with the murder of Reform politician Ann Widdecombe, has now also been charged with preparing a terrorist act. Nigel Farage was among the alleged targets.
A 28-year-old man in the UK has been charged with terrorist preparations, including targeting Reform leader Nigel Farage.
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