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uk-politics7 days ago•208 min saved

Widdecombe Suspect Charged with Terror Plot Against Farage

Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with preparing terrorist acts against Nigel Farage, adding to existing murder charges for the killing of former minister Ann Widdecombe. Prosecutors allege Kerry engaged in preparatory conduct between May 2024 and July 2026. The charges follow the July 9 murder of Widdecombe, a Reform UK spokeswoman, who was found dead at her Devon home after being struck 21 times with a hammer. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood called the charges 'extremely concerning' and pledged to review security protections for politicians. Kerry is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday. The case highlights ongoing debates about political security, particularly regarding Farage, who faces a parliamentary probe into a £5 million donation he claims was necessary for his protection.

via CNN|

#ann-widdecombe #counter-terrorism #joshua-kerry

world2 months ago•192 min saved

Former UK MP Widdecombe killed in hammer attack; suspect in court

Former British MP Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her Devon home after a man allegedly entered and struck her head 21 times with a hammer; Joshua Kerry, 28, was charged with her murder at Westminster Magistrates' Court and remanded in custody, with the provisional death cause described as blunt force head injury. A case management hearing is scheduled for October 9, 2026, and a provisional trial date is set for 8 June 2027. Counterterrorism police later took over the investigation amid concerns about threats to MPs, making Widdecombe the third UK MP killed in recent years.

via CNN|

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crime2 months ago•3 min saved

Ex-MP Widdecombe robbed of life in hammer assault as suspect faces murder charge

Former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe was killed in a hammer attack at her Haytor, Devon home; 28-year-old Joshua Kerry is charged with murder after allegedly hitting her, tipping her chair and taking her wallet, with prosecutors noting the attack occurred around 8 July and her body was found on 9 July. He was remanded in custody as investigators explore possible terrorism or political motives, while the exact cause of death remains under inquest review.

via BBC|

#ann-widdecombe #crime #devon

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Murder charge filed in Widdecombe case as motive eyed by investigators

Prosecutors in the UK have charged 28-year-old Joshua Kerry with the murder of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe, who was found with serious injuries at her home and died; Kerry, arrested July 11, was initially held for murder but later charged with terrorism after evidence uncovered in custody, with investigators evaluating a possible political motive given Widdecombe’s profile and the attack’s targeted nature.

via Al Jazeera|

#ann-widdecombe #murder #political-violence

world2 months ago•3 min saved

Suspect Charged in Widdecombe Murder as Motive Probed

A 28-year-old man, Joshua Kerry of Rotherham, has been charged with the murder of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe and will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court. Counter Terrorism Policing say determining the motive, including any political motive, remains an active line of inquiry; Kerry was initially arrested on suspicion of murder and later on suspicion of terrorism-related offenses. Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her Devon home on July 9 with serious injuries. The investigation is ongoing and not seeking others in connection with the case, with tributes paid by political figures.

via BBC|

#ann-widdecombe #counter-terrorism-policing #joshua-kerry

crime2 months ago•1 min saved

Uncle of Widdecombe murder suspect stunned by arrest

The uncle of a 28-year-old man detained over the alleged murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe says he was shocked, recalling his legs went to jelly upon learning of the arrest. Investigators describe the death as a targeted attack with terrorism-related aspects, while the motive remains unknown.

via BBC|

#ann-widdecombe #arrest #crime

politics2 months ago•4 min saved

Reform UK pledges £100m 24/7 MP security for all lawmakers

Reform UK proposes a £100m plan to provide round-the-clock security for all 650 MPs and extend protection to former politicians, prompted by Ann Widdecombe's death. The policy, announced by home affairs spokesman Zia Yusuf, would be overseen by the home secretary if Reform wins power, with security resources allocated based on threat assessments and existing parliamentary funding reviewed by Ipsa and the Commons.

via BBC|

#ann-widdecombe #keir-starmer #mp-security

politics2 months ago

Threat against Farage spurs Reform UK 24/7 MP security plan

A man has been arrested over a social-media post threatening to shoot Nigel Farage, while Reform UK unveiled a £100m round-the-clock security plan for MPs, announced after police said party spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe was killed in a targeted attack.

via BBC|

#ann-widdecombe #mp-security #nigel-farage

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Targeted attack on former UK MP Widdecombe sparks terrorism probe

Former UK MP and TV personality Ann Widdecombe was killed in what police describe as a targeted attack; a 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and terrorism offenses and remains in custody under a Terrorism Act detention warrant while investigators probe planning and possible motive. The suspect was arrested in South Yorkshire, far from the crime scene, and authorities say there is evidence of planning, prompting renewed concerns over politicians’ security.

via NBC News|

#ann-widdecombe #arrest #politics

uk-crime-and-terrorism2 months ago•4 min saved

Devon murder of former MP Widdecombe sparks counter-terrorism probe

Former MP Ann Widdecombe was killed at her Devon home in a ‘targeted’ attack, with counter-terrorism police taking over as they probe possible motives; a 28-year-old man arrested in Rotherham on suspicion of murder was re-arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences, and investigators are pursuing multiple lines of inquiry including planning and digital forensics. A pre-recorded Talk TV interview Widdecombe gave earlier that day is being reviewed, and officials say the incident has not yet been declared a terrorist incident.

via BBC|

#ann-widdecombe #counter-terrorism #devon

uk-news2 months ago•29 min saved

Widdecombe death ruled a targeted attack as counter-terror police take charge

Counter-terrorism police say Ann Widdecombe was killed in a targeted attack; a suspect is in custody under terrorism powers as investigators pursue multiple lines of inquiry, including digital forensics, with the murder probe running in parallel and officials defending the police response amid ongoing disruption in Haytor.

via BBC|

#ann-widdecombe #counter-terrorism-policing #digital-forensics

politics2 months ago•4 min saved

Counterterrorism Probe Into Death of UK Politician Ann Widdecombe

Former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe was found dead with serious injuries; a 28-year-old man was arrested and later rearrested by counterterrorism officers as multiple leads are pursued, though police say there is no confirmed political motive yet. The case has intensified concerns about MP security in the wake of past attacks.

via Al Jazeera|

#ann-widdecombe #counterterrorism #mp-security

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Counterterrorism Team Takes Lead in Widdecombe Murder Probe

Counterterrorism Policing has assumed the lead in the investigation into the death of former UK politician Ann Widdecombe after new information emerged, with a 28-year-old man rearrested on suspicion of terrorism offences; authorities had previously suggested the death was not terror-related, and the case has heightened security concerns for MPs.

via Al Jazeera|

#ann-widdecombe #counterterrorism #investigation

world2 months ago•193 min saved

UK Counter-Terror Police Lead Probe into Widdecombe Murder

UK counter-terrorism police have taken the lead in the investigation into the suspected murder of former Conservative MP Ann Widdecombe after new information emerged; authorities previously said there were no indications the death was terrorism or politically motivated, and they are pursuing multiple lines of inquiry. A 28-year-old man arrested in South Yorkshire remains in custody and has been re-arrested on suspicion of acts of terrorism. Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her Haytor, Devon home, and Prime Minister Keir Starmer and others offered condolences as the case unfolds.

via CNN|

#ann-widdecombe #counter-terrorism #investigation

politics2 months ago•1 min saved

Second Suspect Detained in Widdecombe Murder Investigation

A 28-year-old white British man was arrested in South Yorkshire on suspicion of the murder of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe, who was found with serious injuries at her Haytor, Devon home and may have died up to 24 hours before discovery. Police say there is no evidence of a terrorism link, and the arrest was carried out with assistance from Counter Terrorism Policing North East and South Yorkshire police on behalf of Devon and Cornwall Police; authorities will provide further updates.

via politico.eu|

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