Prosecutor says man charged in killing of British ex-politician tried to break into Farage’s home

Prosecutor Kashif Malik revealed that Joshua Kerry, accused of killing former British politician Ann Widdecombe, attempted to break into the home of Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage around a year prior to her murder in July 2025. DNA evidence from Kerry's lighter fluid container was found near Farage's property in April 2025, and surveillance cameras captured his car journey from his home in northern England to London.

Kerry, 28, faces charges of preparing terrorist acts against Farage and has not yet entered a plea, remaining in custody. The case was moved to the Central Criminal Court for further proceedings. This incident occurred a month after counterterrorism police re-opened an investigation into a suspected firebomb attempt at Farage's residence in south London.