Overview
- On Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026 Joshua Kerry appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court, was remanded in custody, and the terrorism allegation was ordered to be sent to the Old Bailey for an indictable-only hearing.
- Counter Terrorism Policing charged Kerry with one count of preparing terrorist acts under section 5(1)(a) of the Terrorism Act 2006 based on alleged online reconnaissance of public figures and institutions.
- Prosecutors told the court the allegation includes an alleged trip to Nigel Farage’s home and an attempted entry on 19 April 2025, with door-frame damage, a bottle of lighter fluid on the porch, and a tool mark found by forensic examiners.
- Kerry is already charged with the July 8, 2026 murder of Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe, who prosecutors say was fatally struck with a hammer; he has not entered pleas to either charge.
- Counter Terrorism Policing London reviewed an earlier Metropolitan Police inquiry, identified a line of inquiry not previously pursued, and the Crown Prosecution Service authorised the new terrorism prosecution which could widen scrutiny of public‑figure security and investigative practice.