Police investigating Ann Widdecombe murder reopen attempted burglary case from 2025
Counter-terrorism police have reopened an investigation into a 2025 incident involving an incendiary device at Nigel Farage's home, which was initially treated as a burglary. The move follows the discovery of new information during the murder investigation of former minister Ann Widdecombe, prompting an inquiry into police conduct.
Why it matters
The reopening of a high-profile case and the subsequent investigation into police conduct raise significant questions regarding institutional accountability and the handling of security threats.
The former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her home in Devon on 9 July. The former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her home in Devon on 9 July. UK news Widdecombe murder police reopen inquiry into alleged attempt to firebomb Farage’s home Watchdog examines handling of an incident last year that was treated as an attempted burglary
Prefer the Guardian on Google Counter-terrorism police investigating the death of Ann Widdecombe have reopened an inquiry into an incident last year, in which Nigel Farage’s home was allegedly firebombed.
During the incident in April 2025, a lit incendiary device was pushed through the Reform UK leader’s letterbox, according to reports.
Police did not identify any suspects during their investigation of the incident at the time, which was treated as an attempted burglary, and so the investigation was closed, pending any new lines of inquiry.
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