{
  "id": 11500985,
  "title": "Widdecombe murder accused charged over Farage terror plot",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/widdecombe-murder-accused-charged-over-farage-terror-plot",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-02T18:32:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "RTE News",
    "slug": "rte-news",
    "url": "https://www.rte.ie/news/world/2026/1002/1593850-farage-terror-plot/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A 28-year-old man, Joshua Kerry, has been charged with terrorist-related activities, including an alleged plot against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, according to police reports. The charge stems from activities allegedly carried out between May 2024 and July 2026. Kerry, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, is also accused of murdering former MP Ann Widdecombe in July 2025. He was arrested on suspicion of murder on July 11, 2025, two days after Widdecombe's body was discovered at her home in Haytor, Dartmoor, Devon. Counter Terrorism Police stated that Kerry faces one count of preparing terrorist acts, under Section 5(1)(a) of the Terrorism Act 2006. The investigation, described as complex and intensive, was led by a team of detectives, analysts, and forensic experts. Kerry is set to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on October 7, 2025.",
  "summary": "A 28-year-old man has been charged with engaging in conduct in preparation of acts of terrorism, including against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage MP.",
  "key_points": [
    "Joshua Kerry charged with terrorist-related activities.",
    "Kerry accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe in July 2025.",
    "Kerry to appear at Westminster Magistrates Court on October 7, 2025."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Widdecombe suspect charged with planning terror act against Farage",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/widdecombe-suspect-charged-with-planning-terror-act-against-farage",
        "published": "2026-10-02T18:46:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "DW English (Top Stories)",
        "title": "UK: Man charged with planning to attack Nigel Farage",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/uk-man-charged-with-planning-to-attack-nigel-farage",
        "published": "2026-10-02T20:38:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}