Man charged with preparing terrorist acts against Nigel Farage

Summarised from 11 outlets · 13 reports · Updated 2 Oct, 20:38 · Archive

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

Joshua Kerry, 28, of Rotherham in South Yorkshire, has been charged with one count of preparation of terrorist acts under the Terrorism Act 2006. The charge includes alleged preparation of acts of terrorism against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. Counter Terrorism Policing confirmed the charge on Friday.

The alleged conduct took place between 31 May 2024 and 8 July this year. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans, Senior National Coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing, said: 'We have been running a hugely intensive and complex investigation for some time.'

Kerry is also the suspect in connection with the death of Ann Widdecombe. Ms Widdecombe, a former MP, was found bludgeoned to death in her Devon home in July.

Kerry is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on 7 October.

How it is being reported

• Ann Widdecombe murder suspect charged with terror plot targeting Nigel FarageMetro · 2 Oct, 20:28
• Ann Widdecombe murder suspect charged with planning terror act against Nigel FarageGuardian World · 2 Oct, 20:15
• 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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