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UK man charged with preparing terror acts targeting Reform UK leader Nigel Farage
A suspect previously charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe faces new counterterrorism charges.
The short version
- Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with preparing acts of terrorism, including targeting Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.[BBC News]
- Kerry was previously charged with the murder of former MP and Reform UK spokesperson Ann Widdecombe.[Deutsche Welle]
- Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice said Farage's previous security concerns were not always believed or listened to.[Associated Press · BBC News]
- Kerry is scheduled to appear on the terrorism charge in a London magistrates' court on Wednesday, October 7.[BBC News · Deutsche Welle]
Key facts
- Joshua Kerry, 28, was charged with preparing acts of terrorism targeting Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.[Associated Press · BBC News · Deutsche Welle]
- Kerry was previously charged with the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe.[Associated Press · BBC News · Deutsche Welle]
- The terrorism charges involve alleged preparation for acts carried out between May 31, 2024, and July 8, 2026.[BBC News · Deutsche Welle]
- Kerry is due to appear in a London magistrates' court on Wednesday, October 7.[BBC News · Deutsche Welle]
Sources
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- UK: Man charged with planning to attack Nigel FarageDeutsche Welle
- Widdecombe suspect charged with planning terror act against FarageBBC News - Top Stories
- Farage ‘not being listened to’ on safety threats, deputy says after terror plot chargeAssociated Press · Wire: associated-press