Murder Suspect Charged Over Terrorist Plot Targeting Nigel Farage

The murder suspect accused of killing Ann Widdecombe now faces terrorism charges regarding Nigel Farage.

What's new · 1h agoThe suspect has been officially named as Joshua Kerry and specific details regarding the terrorism charges have been released by police.

British police have charged Joshua Kerry, a man already accused of murdering former minister Ann Widdecombe, with preparing terrorist acts against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. The counter-terrorism charges follow an extensive investigation by law enforcement authorities. The suspect is scheduled to face a court hearing in London.

• The suspect is twenty-eight years old and was previously charged with the killing of former lawmaker Ann Widdecombe.
• Counter Terrorism Policing led the complex inquiry that resulted in the additional terrorism charges.
• The accused is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court for a hearing.

Written from 5 of 6 outlets — 1 has since joined this story.

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Timeline

1. Oct 2British counter-terrorism police charged Joshua Kerry with preparing terrorist acts against Nigel Farage.
2. Oct 7The accused is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court.

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Covered by 6 outlets

• Deutsche WelleAfter summaryUK: Man charged with planning to attack Nigel Farage41m ago · open ↗
• Financial TimesWiddecombe murder suspect charged with preparing terror acts against Farage1h ago · open ↗
• The Straits TimesAnn Widdecombe murder suspect charged with preparing terror attack on UK far-right leader Nigel Farage2h ago · open ↗

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