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Rotherham man in court charged with preparing acts of terrorism

Joshua Kerry, 28, of Byrley Road in Rotherham, is due before Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday 7 October charged with preparing acts of terrorism.

7 October 2026 at 05:39Rotherham

A Rotherham man is due before Westminster Magistrates' Court on Wednesday 7 October charged with preparing acts of terrorism.

Joshua Kerry, 28, of Byrley Road in Rotherham, is accused of engaging in conduct in preparation of terrorist acts.

The Crown Prosecution Service says the alleged activity included preparations involving Reform UK leader Nigel Farage MP.

The charge relates to alleged conduct between 31 May 2024 and 8 July 2026.

Kerry has also separately been charged with murder.

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Source: Crown Prosecution Service, Counter Terrorism Policing

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