Widdecombe suspect charged with planning terror act against Farage
Joshua Kerry, already charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe, has been further charged with preparing acts of terrorism against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. The charges follow a long-term investigation by counter-terrorism police.
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The case involves high-profile political figures and serious criminal allegations, drawing significant public and security interest.
Image source, Supplied Image caption, Joshua Kerry has been charged with preparing acts of terror including against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
The man accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe has been charged with preparing acts of terror including against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
Counter terror police said Joshua Kerry, 28, was charged on Friday with one count of preparation of terrorist acts.
The charge relates to activity which is alleged to have taken place between May 2024 and July 2026.
Kerry was charged in July with the murder of 78-year-old Widdecombe, a former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman.
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