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British Authorities Charge Joshua Kerry Over Farage Attack Plans

By Drooid · Oct 7, 2026, 3:50 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

British authorities charged Joshua Kerry, 28, with preparing terrorist acts against Nigel Farage and murdering Ann Widdecombe.
Prosecutor Kashif Malik said Kerry conducted online reconnaissance and located Farage’s address.
Kerry allegedly traveled to Farage’s residence on 19 April 2025, leaving door damage and lighter fluid.
Kerry appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 7 October 2026, confirming his identity.
Chief magistrate Paul Goldspring remanded him to custody and set an Old Bailey hearing for 9 October 2026.

History

Historical Context

On 12 October 1984 the Provisional Irish Republican Army detonated a 100-lb gelignite bomb at Brighton’s Grand Hotel, killing five people and injuring dozens while attempting to assassinate Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. The attack spurred permanent security upgrades for British politicians. The 2026 prosecution of Joshua Kerry for plotting against Nigel Farage and Ann Widdecombe revives those concerns about high-profile political targeting.

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Story summary

British authorities charged Joshua Kerry, 28, with preparing terrorist acts against Nigel Farage and murdering Ann Widdecombe.
Prosecutor Kashif Malik said Kerry conducted online reconnaissance and located Farage’s address.
Kerry allegedly traveled to Farage’s residence on 19 April 2025, leaving door damage and lighter fluid.
Kerry appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on 7 October 2026, confirming his identity.
Chief magistrate Paul Goldspring remanded him to custody and set an Old Bailey hearing for 9 October 2026.

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