Key facts
- Counter-terrorism police have reopened an investigation into an attempted burglary at Nigel Farage's home.
- The reopened burglary probe is linked to the ongoing investigation into the murder of former minister Ann Widdecombe.
- Ann Widdecombe was found dead on July 9 after sustaining serious injuries.
- Joshua Kerry has been charged with Widdecombe's murder and terrorism-related acts.
- The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating a counter-terrorism police staff member for alleged misconduct.
Counter-terrorism police in the UK have reopened an investigation into an attempted burglary at Nigel Farage's south London home, linking it to the probe into the murder of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe. The incident, which involved a 'lit incendiary device' being pushed through Farage's letterbox in April 2025, was initially investigated but closed without arrests.
Counter Terrorism Policing London (CTP London) stated that a new line of inquiry had been identified that was not pursued at the time, prompting a referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). The IOPC will independently investigate the conduct of a CTP London staff member for allegedly failing to identify and pursue this line of inquiry.
Ann Widdecombe, 78, was found dead at her home in Devon last month with serious injuries. Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with her murder and additionally arrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation, or instigation of acts of terrorism.