Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleCounter-terror police probing the alleged murder of former Tory MP Ann Widdecombe have reopened an investigation into a “firebomb” attack at Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's home.A “lit incendiary device” was reportedly posted through Mr Farage's mailbox in April 2025, which he described as an 'outright arson attempt' that burned itself out. The initial investigation by the Metropolitan Police and Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) London into an “attempted burglary” was closed without arrests. CTP London has since identified a line of inquiry that was not pursued at the time, leading the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) to investigate a staff member for alleged failure. Ms Widdecombe, a Reform UK spokesperson, died on 8 July, and Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with her murder.In fullAnn Widdecombe investigators reopen probe into ‘arson attempt’ at Nigel Farage’s homeMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

It comes after the former Tory minister was found dead, lying face down in the kitchen of her Dartmoor home on July 9 after allegedly being hit on the head 21 times with a hammer.

It comes after the former Tory minister was found dead, lying face down in the kitchen of her Dartmoor home on July 9 after allegedly being hit on the head 21 times with a hammer.

The incident at an address in Greater London was reported in April 2025

A ‘firebomb’ was reported as being posted through the Reform leader’s mailbox