Ann Widdecombe murder suspect charged with planning terror act against Nigel Farage
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Summary
Joshua Kerry has been charged with preparing terrorist acts, including a plan against Nigel Farage. He is also accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe, who was attacked with a hammer at her home in July 2024.Key Facts
- Joshua Kerry, 28, from South Yorkshire, was charged with preparing terrorist acts.
- The charge relates to actions between 31 May 2024 and 8 July 2024.
- Kerry is also accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead in her home in July 2024.
- Ann Widdecombe was a spokesperson for Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party and a former Conservative minister.
- She was attacked with a hammer 21 times and died at her home in Devon.
- The case is being investigated by Counter Terrorism Policing with support from forensic experts.
- Kerry appeared at Westminster magistrates court but was not asked to enter a plea.
- Police say the investigation has been complex and intensive over some time.
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