Nigel Farage says incident at his home 'directly linked' to Ann Widdecombe murder
Summary
Nigel Farage said an attack at his London home last year is connected to the recent murder of Ann Widdecombe. Police have reopened the investigation into the attack after finding a new lead, and they are also reviewing how the original inquiry was handled.Key Facts
- In April 2025, a lit incendiary device (a small fire-starting object) was pushed through Nigel Farage’s letterbox in London.
- Ann Widdecombe, a former Conservative MP and Reform UK spokeswoman, was found dead with serious injuries at her home in Devon last month.
- Joshua Kerry was charged with Widdecombe’s murder and was also arrested on suspicion of terrorism-related acts.
- Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) London has reopened the investigation into the attack at Farage’s home due to a new lead.
- CTP London referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct for its handling of the first investigation.
- The Independent Office for Police Conduct is now investigating the conduct of a CTP staff member related to the original inquiry.
- Police say there is a direct connection between the attack on Farage’s home and Ann Widdecombe’s murder, but details have not been released.
- No arrests were made in the initial investigation of the attack on Farage’s home, and the case was closed before reopening.
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