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Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, was charged with one count of preparing terrorist acts under the Terrorism Act 2006 related to planned actions against Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK and MP for Clacton. The charge covers activity between May 31, 2024, and July 8, 2026. Kerry is also suspected in the murder of Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead at her Devon home on July 9, 2026, having been hit over 21 times with a hammer. The charge follows an intensive investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing.

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Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, has been charged with planning terrorist acts against Nigel Farage under the Terrorism Act 2006. The charge covers alleged activity between May 31, 2024, and July 8, 2026. Kerry is also accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe, a former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman, who was found dead on July 9, 2026, after being hit over the head with a hammer more than 21 times at her home in Haytor, Dartmoor, Devon.

Senior National Coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing, Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans, stated that this charge resulted from an intensive and complex investigation involving multiple lines of inquiry. Kerry is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. The Crown Prosecution Service's Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division confirmed their close collaboration with police in bringing the charges.

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Joshua Kerry, of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, was charged on Friday with one count of preparation of terrorist acts under the Terrorism Act 2006 The charge is said to include actions planned against Nigel Farage, the MP for Clacton and Reform Party UK leader 'The charge announced today is a result of the tireless work of investigators across the Counter Terrorism Policing network.

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🔮 The charge relates to activity alleged to have taken place between May 31, 2024 and July 8, 2026 and is said to include actions planned against Mr Farage, the MP for Clacton. Reform UK spokeswoman and former Tory minister Ms Widdecombe was found dead at her home in Devon on July 9, 2026. The 78-year-old is said to have been hit over the head with a hammer more than 21 times at the property in Haytor, Dartmoor, a court heard previously.

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The man suspected of murdering Ann Widdecombe has been charged with a terror offence against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. asserted

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Joshua Kerry, 28, of Rotherham, South Yorkshire, was charged on Friday with one count of preparation of terrorist acts under the Terrorism Act 2006. asserted

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The charge relates to activity alleged to have taken place between May 31, 2024 and July 8, 2026 and is said to include actions planned against Mr Farage, the MP for Clacton. Reform UK spokeswoman and former Tory minister Ms Widdecombe was found dead at her home in Devon on July 9, 2026. The 78-year-old is said to have been hit over the head with a hammer more than 21 times at the property in Haytor, Dartmoor, a court heard previously. uncertain

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Senior National Coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing, Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans, said: 'We have been running a hugely intensive and complex investigation for some time. asserted

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'This investigation has been led by a dedicated team of detectives, analysts, and forensic experts, working on multiple lines of enquiry, which has resulted in this very serious charge. asserted

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Kerry is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court next Wednesday. asserted

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