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Joshua Kerry Charged With Murder and Terror Plot

By Drooid · Oct 9, 2026, 10:26 PM UTC · How we work

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Joshua Kerry Charged

Joshua Kerry was charged with murder for killing Ann Widdecombe.
He also faces terrorism charges for planning attacks from May 31 2024 to July 8 2026.
Kerry attempted to break into Nigel Farage’s south-London home on April 19 2025, leaving his DNA.
On July 8 2026 he drove 265 miles to Widdecombe’s Devon home and hammered her 21 times.
He fled in a Vauxhall Corsa, was arrested July 11 2026, and faces trial June 8 2027.

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Kashif Malik Discloses

Prosecutor Kashif Malik disclosed that Kerry performed online reconnaissance on prominent figures.
A 27 mm blade tool mark was found on Farage’s front door, indicating an attempted forced entry.
Laure Ferrari discovered the damaged door and a bottle of lighter fluid on April 20.
Counter-terrorism police reopened the year-long probe in August after initially closing it without arrests.

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Historical Context

The IRA’s 12 October 1984 Brighton hotel bombing, which killed five people and injured more than 30 while aiming at Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, marked a high-profile attack on British politics. The recent alleged plot by Joshua Kerry to murder former MP Ann Widdecombe and breach Nigel Farage’s home mirrors that legacy, prompting intensive police resources and tighter security for public figures.

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Joshua Kerry Charged

Joshua Kerry was charged with murder for killing Ann Widdecombe.
He also faces terrorism charges for planning attacks from May 31 2024 to July 8 2026.
Kerry attempted to break into Nigel Farage’s south-London home on April 19 2025, leaving his DNA.
On July 8 2026 he drove 265 miles to Widdecombe’s Devon home and hammered her 21 times.
He fled in a Vauxhall Corsa, was arrested July 11 2026, and faces trial June 8 2027.

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