Widdecombe Murder Probe Reopens Farage Home Incident Inquiry

Counter-terrorism police investigating the murder of former Conservative minister Ann Widdecombe have reopened an inquiry into an incident at Nigel Farage's home from April 2025. The BBC has learned that the incident, where the Reform UK leader claimed a "device" was thrown through his mail slot, is now being examined as a potential lead in Widdecombe's murder.

Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command (CTP London) confirmed they are investigating a "suspected attempted burglary" at a property as part of the Widdecombe murder probe. However, they have not confirmed if the property was Farage's or explained the potential link to the murder.

Adding to the scrutiny, CTP London has referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) over its handling of the initial investigation into the incident at Farage's home. The IOPC announced it would launch an independent investigation into one CTP London officer for allegedly failing to identify or investigate a line of inquiry related to the 2025 incident.

At the time of the 2025 incident, police stated that "damage was caused to the door, but nothing was stolen." Both CTP London and the Metropolitan Police were involved in that initial investigation, which resulted in no arrests and was subsequently closed. However, CTP London announced on Friday that a new investigative direction had been uncovered that was "not explored at the time."

Ann Widdecombe, 78, a former Conservative MP and spokesperson for Reform UK, was found dead at her home in Devon last month with severe injuries. Joshua Kerry of Rotherham has been charged with her murder. Kerry was initially arrested on suspicion of murder on July 11 and further arrested on July 13 on suspicion of preparing or encouraging acts of terrorism.

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damage was caused to the door, but nothing was stolen