Man charged with preparing terrorist acts against Nigel Farage

Summarised from 9 outlets · 11 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 20:01 · Archive

Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with preparing acts of terrorism including against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.

Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, has been charged with one count of preparation of terrorist acts under the Terrorism Act 2006. Counter Terrorism Policing confirmed the charge relates to conduct spanning between May 2024 and July this year, with the alleged terrorism activity including plans against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage MP.

Kerry is also suspected in connection with the death of Ann Widdecombe, who was found bludgeoned to death in her Devon home in July. The two matters appear to be connected by the investigation, which Counter Terrorism Policing has described as running for some time.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans, Senior National Coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing, commented on the investigation. 'We have been running a hugely intensive and complex investigation for some time,' she said, acknowledging the scale of the policing operation.

Kerry is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 7 October to face the terrorism charge. The case represents a significant moment in the investigation, with the formal charging marking a new phase in the proceedings.

No further details about the specific nature of the alleged terrorism preparation or the connection to the Widdecombe case have been disclosed by police at this stage.

How it is being reported

• Widdecombe murder suspect charged with planning terror act against FarageEvening Standard · 2 Oct, 19:59
• Widdecombe murder suspect charged with planning terror act against FarageEvening Standard · 2 Oct, 19:56
• Suspect charged with terror plot against FarageThe i Paper · 2 Oct, 19:48
• Widdecombe suspect charged with planning terror act against FarageBBC News · 2 Oct, 19:37
• Man, 28, charged with planning acts of terrorism including against Nigel FarageThe Independent · 2 Oct, 19:25
• Widdecombe murder suspect charged with preparing terrorism against Nigel FarageEvening Standard · 2 Oct, 19:24
• Man, 28, charged with planning acts of terrorism against Nigel FarageDaily Mail · 2 Oct, 19:22
• Ann Widdecombe murder suspect charged with preparing acts of terrorism against FarageDaily Express · 2 Oct, 19:17
• Man charged with preparing acts of terrorism against Reform UK leader Nigel FarageThe Mirror · 2 Oct, 19:13
• Ann Widdecombe suspect charged with preparing terror act against Nigel FarageGB News · 2 Oct, 19:12
• Man charged with preparing terrorist acts including against Nigel FarageSky News · 2 Oct, 07:56

In this story: Joshua Kerry · Nigel Farage · Ann Widdecombe · Reform UK · Counter Terrorism Policing · Rotherham · South Yorkshire · Devon

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