Brexit-Politiker als Ziel: Mordfall Widdecombe: Auch Anschlag auf Farage geplant?
Im Juli wurde ein 28-Jähriger im Fall der getöteten Brexit-Politikerin Ann Widdecombe wegen Mordes angeklagt. Die Ermittler stellen nun eine Verbindung zu möglichen weiteren Anschlagsplänen her.
A British man, aged 28, faces criminal charges related to a suspected terrorist plan targeting both former British Brexit icon Ann Widdecombe and Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage, according to the country's Crown Prosecution Service. The suspect is set to appear in London's court on October 7th. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Vicki Evans stated that there is "sufficient evidence" against the individual, whose actions are alleged to have taken place between May 31st, 2024 and July 8th, 2026.
The investigation into the potential terrorist plan has been described as "intensive and complex" by the anti-terrorism police. Widdecombe's murder, which shocked the nation, occurred in her Devon home in early July. The 78-year-old former Conservative MP and Brexit supporter was found dead with serious injuries. Widdecombe previously represented Farage's Reform UK party in the European Parliament before becoming its spokesperson.
The UK's Brexit from the EU remains a contentious issue, with recent proposals for its potential return to the Union. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood expressed sympathy for Farage, emphasizing that "an attack on a politician is an attack on us all" on the social media platform X. She promised further updates on measures to enhance the protection of politicians after the parliamentary recess.
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