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Widdecombe murder suspect charged with terror plot against Nigel Farage

Joshua Kerry, 28, charged with preparing acts of terrorism including against the Reform UK leader, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on October 7.

By James Calloway · · 1 min read

The man charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe has been charged with preparing acts of terrorism, including against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.

Joshua Kerry, 28, was charged on Friday with one count of engaging in conduct in preparation of acts of terrorism, including against Farage, counterterrorism policing said. The charge relates to activity alleged to have taken place between 31 May 2024 and 8 July 2026. https://www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/article/man-charged-with-planning-act-of-terror-against-nigel-farage-w7j2wk52w

Kerry, of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 7 October. https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/40567300/ann-widdecombe-murder-suspect-charged-terror-offences-nigel-farage/

Senior National Coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing, Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans, said: “We have been running a hugely intensive and complex investigation for some time. The charge announced today is a result of the tireless work of investigators across the Counter Terrorism Policing network.” https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/40567300/ann-widdecombe-murder-suspect-charged-terror-offences-nigel-farage/

Kerry was previously charged with the murder of Widdecombe, the former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman, 78, who was found dead at her home on Dartmoor in Devon in July. https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/40567300/ann-widdecombe-murder-suspect-charged-terror-offences-nigel-farage/

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