Ann Widdecombe murder suspect charged with terror plot against Nigel Farage
Joshua Kerry appeared in court facing a new charge of preparing terrorist acts against targets including Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
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Joshua Kerry, who is accused of murdering former Member of Parliament Ann Widdecombe, appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on October 7, 2026. BBC News and the Daily Mail both reported that the 28-year-old was remanded in custody after being charged with preparing terrorist acts. [1][2]
According to BBC News, Kerry spoke only to confirm his date of birth and his address in Rotherham. He was accompanied by four custody officers in the dock during his court appearance. [1]
BBC News and the Daily Mail both reported that the new terrorism charge covers alleged activity between May 31, 2024, and July 8, 2026. BBC News added that the charge involves conducting research on targets and attempting to gain entry to the home of Nigel Farage. [1][2]
Farage has served as the leader of Reform UK and as the Member of Parliament for Clacton since 2024. He previously led the UK Independence Party and served as a Member of the European Parliament. [9]
Kerry was remanded in custody to appear next at the Old Bailey court on October 9, 2026, BBC News reported. [1]
In short
- Joshua Kerry appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court faced with a charge of preparing terrorist acts.
- The alleged terror activity occurred between May 31, 2024, and July 8, 2026.
- Kerry is accused of targeting Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and attempting to access his home.
- He was remanded in custody ahead of an appearance at the Old Bailey.
Sources
Every paragraph above points to the numbered items it rests on. Read the originals here.
- [1]Widdecombe suspect in court charged with preparing terrorist acts against FarageBBC News, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]Ann Widdecombe murder suspect Joshua Kerry appears in court over 'terror plot against Nigel Farage'Daily Mail, 1h ago
- [3]Widdecombe murder suspect ‘tried to break into Farage’s house’The Telegraph, 1h ago
- [4]Ann Widdecombe murder suspect in court accused of terror plot against Nigel FarageThe Independent, 1h ago
- [5]Ann Widdecombe murder suspect set for first court appearance in Nigel Farage plot caseDaily Express, 6h ago
- [6]Man accused of Ann Widdecombe murder faces court over alleged Farage terror plotLondon Evening Standard, 4h ago
- [7]Ann Widdecombe murder accused due in court over alleged Nigel Farage terror plotThe Mirror, 6h ago
Background
- [8]2026 in the United Kingdom on Wikipedia
- [9]Nigel Farage on Wikipedia
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