Widdecombe murder police reopen inquiry into alleged attempt to firebomb Farage home
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Key context: <p>Watchdog examines alleged failure to pursue a line of inquiry ‘which may have been relevant’</p><p>Counter-terrorism police investigating the death of Ann Widdecombe have reopened an inquiry into an attempted incident last year, in which Nigel Farage’s home was allegedly firebombed.</p><p>During the incident in April 2025, a lit incendiary device was pushed through the Reform UK leader’s letterbox, according to reports.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/aug/07/counter-terrorism-police-investigating-death-of-ann-widdecombe-reopen-2025-attempted-burglary-case">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Watchdog examines alleged failure to pursue a line of inquiry ‘which may have been relevant’Counter-terrorism police investigating the death of Ann Widdecombe have reopened an inquiry into an attempted 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. Continue reading...
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