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UK Farage terrorism plot and politician murder case 2026
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OCT 02 · Day 1
UK man accused of plotting terrorism against Nigel Farage also charged in murder of another politician
The Crown Prosecution Service charged Joshua Kerry of South Yorkshire with one count of preparation of terrorist acts.
Joshua Kerry has been in custody since late July after being arrested and accused of murdering former Reform UK and Conservative politician Ann Widdecombe.
Kerry is due back at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday.
“The charge announced today is a result of the tireless work of investigators across the Counterterrorism Policing network. This investigation has been led by a dedicated team of detectives, analysts, and forensic experts, working on multiple lines of inquiry, which has resulted in this very serious charge.”
VICKI EVANS
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