British police charge man with preparing terrorist acts against Reform UK's Nigel Farage
Kerry also faces a murder charge for the death of 78-year-old former member of parliament Ann Widdecombe, according to the Crown Prosecution Service.
- 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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Prosecutor says man charged in killing of British ex-politician tried to break into Farage's home
A 28-year-old British man, Joshua Kerry, charged with the July murder of Ann Widecombe, a figure of the law, appeared on Wednesday in court, suspected of preparing terrorist acts targeting the leader of the Reform Party UK (nationalist, anti-immigration) Nigel Farage, reports AFP.
Prosecutor says man charged in killing of British ex-politician tried to break into Farage’s home
LONDON (AP) — A man accused of killing former British politician Ann Widdecombe tried to break into the home of anti-immigration Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage about a year earlier and researched other prominent figures, a prosecutor said Wednesday. Prosecutor Kashif Malik said Joshua Kerry left evidence on his digital devices indicating he had...
Prosecutor says man charged in killing of British ex-politician tried
LONDON (AP) — A man accused of killing former British politician Ann Widdecombe tried to break into the home of anti-immigration Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage about a year earlier, a prosecutor said Wednesday. Prosecutor Kashif
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