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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Millie Cooke

Police ‘investigating link between Widdecombe murder and Farage arson attack’

  • Counter Terrorism Policing London has reopened an investigation into an attempted arson attack on Nigel Farage 's home in April 2025.
  • Police are probing potential links between the incendiary device posted through Mr Farage's letterbox and the murder of Reform UK figure Ann Widdecombe .
  • The police watchdog is investigating a Counter Terrorism staff member over allegations of failing to pursue a key line of inquiry in the initial probe.
  • Joshua Kerry, 28, was charged last month with the murder of Ms Widdecombe, who died following an attack at her home in Devon on 8 July.
  • Mr Farage claimed the attack on his home was directly linked to the murder and argued that security for Reform UK figures had previously been neglected.

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