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Joshua Kerry appears in court charged with preparing terrorist acts against Nigel Farage
Overview
Joshua Kerry, 28, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court facing a new charge of preparing terrorist acts, including online reconnaissance and attempting to gain entry to the home of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. Kerry is also accused of the July murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe.
Key points
- Joshua Kerry, 28, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court facing a charge of preparing terrorist acts.
- Prosecutors allege Kerry carried out online reconnaissance and identified the home address of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
- The court heard Kerry travelled to and attempted to gain entry to Farage's home, where a bottle of lighter fluid was found in April 2025.
- Kerry is also previously charged with the July murder of 78-year-old former MP Ann Widdecombe.
- Kerry was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey.
