Widdecombe murder police reopen inquiry into alleged attempt to firebomb Farage’s home
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Key context: <p>Watchdog examines handling of an incident last year that was treated as an attempted burglary </p><p>Counter-terrorism police investigating the death of Ann Widdecombe have reopened an inquiry into an 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 handling of an incident last year that was treated as an attempted burglary Counter-terrorism police investigating the death of Ann Widdecombe have reopened an inquiry into an 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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