Ann Widdecombe police investigate whether accused had role in Farage incident
Summary
Police are investigating whether Joshua Kerry, charged with murdering former UK politician Ann Widdecombe, was involved in an attempted burglary or arson at Nigel Farage’s London home in 2025. Counter Terrorism Policing reopened the earlier investigation after finding new leads and referred their original inquiry to the police watchdog.Key Facts
- Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe, who died in July 2025.
- Widdecombe was found with serious head injuries at her home in Devon and died from blows with a hammer.
- Police are now re-examining an attempted burglary or arson at Nigel Farage’s London home that occurred in April 2025.
- The initial investigation into that incident was closed without arrests but has been reopened by counter-terrorism police.
- Counter Terrorism Policing London identified a new lead they missed the first time and referred themselves to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
- Nigel Farage expressed confidence in the police and said security concerns for Reform UK politicians have increased after Widdecombe’s death.
- The attack on Widdecombe has not officially been called a terrorist incident, but counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation due to possible political motives.
- Police are reviewing fingerprints, video footage, and evidence of accelerants like lighter fluid from the London incident.
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