- Counter-terrorism police have reopened an inquiry into an attempted burglary at a property linked to Nigel Farage as part of the investigation into the murder of Ann Widdecombe.
- The attempted burglary was reported in April 2025, with no arrests made and the investigation initially closed.
- Farage described the incident as a lit incendiary device being pushed through his letterbox, which burned out in the porch.
- On Friday, Counter Terrorism Policing stated that a line of inquiry had been identified that was not pursued at the time.
- The IOPC confirmed it will independently investigate the conduct of a Counter Terrorism Policing London staff member over the failure to pursue this line of inquiry.
- Ann Widdecombe, the 78-year-old former Conservative minister, was found dead at her home in Devon last month with serious injuries.
- Joshua Kerry, from Rotherham, has been charged with her murder.
- There is currently no suggestion from police that the events surrounding Widdecombe's death and the burglary are linked.
Counter-terrorism police have reopened an investigation into an attempted burglary at a property linked to Nigel Farage, as part of the inquiry into the murder of Ann Widdecombe. The incident, reported in April 2025, involved a lit incendiary device pushed through the letterbox.1234569
The Metropolitan Police initially closed the investigation without identifying any suspects, stating that damage was caused to a door but nothing was stolen. However, on Friday, Counter Terrorism Policing announced they had identified a line of inquiry not pursued at the time that may be relevant to the case.7
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is now investigating the handling of the initial inquiry, following a mandatory referral from Counter Terrorism Policing London. A spokesperson confirmed that the IOPC is looking into allegations that a staff member failed to identify and pursue a line of inquiry related to the attempted burglary.8
Ann Widdecombe, a former Conservative minister and Reform UK spokeswoman, was found dead at her home in Devon last month, with Joshua Kerry charged with her murder. While there is currently no suggestion from police that the events are linked, the reopening of the burglary investigation raises questions about the safety of public figures like Farage, who has reported receiving nearly 600 death threats a year.1011
“The IOPC is investigating a Counter Terrorism Policing London staff member for allegedly failing to pursue a line of inquiry related to the April 2025 burglary. Farage previously said a lit incendiary device was pushed through his letterbox, burning out in the porch without causing serious damage.”
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