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Joshua Kerry
London Crime News has published 6 stories involving Joshua Kerry, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
- Courts · City of London
Security for politicians and royals to be reviewed
An independent review into security arrangements for politicians and royals has been announced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. The review, led by Sir Stephen Lovegrove, follows the killing of Ann Widdecombe and an alleged terror plot against Nigel Farage.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
Courts · City of LondonKerry charged with Widdecombe murder, Farage home plot
Joshua Kerry, 28, faces charges of terrorist preparation and murder after Ann Widdecombe was killed in Devon. The court heard the incident may be connected to an alleged attempt to enter Nigel Farage's south London home.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 41
Courts · WestminsterTerror charge for man accused of Ann Widdecombe murder
Joshua Kerry, 28, accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe, has been charged with preparing a terror act. The charge relates to an alleged firebomb attack at Nigel Farage's south London home.
Westminster3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 60 · Hype 45
Violent Crime · WestminsterMan charged with terror plot against Nigel Farage and Widdecombe murder
Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with preparing terrorist acts between May 2024 and July 2026, allegedly targeting Nigel Farage. He is also accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe on July 8. Counter Terrorism Policing led the investigation.
Westminster3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 60
Policing · LondonCounter-terrorism police link Barnet murder suspect to Farage arson probe
Counter Terrorism Policing London has reopened its inquiry into an alleged arson attempt at Nigel Farage’s home in early 2025 after identifying a potential link to Joshua Kerry, who was charged last month with the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating a CTP London staff member for failing to pursue the line of inquiry earlier.
London5 min readTrust 66 · Craft 77 · Hype 45
Policing · LondonIOPC probes Counter Terrorism officer over missed burglary link to Ann Widdecombe murder
The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating a Counter Terrorism Policing London employee after an allegation that a 2025 attempted burglary inquiry was not properly pursued. The case was reopened following the murder of Ann Widdecombe, for which Joshua Kerry, 28, was charged on 20 July.
London4 min readTrust 66 · Craft 95 · Hype 30