Widdecombe murder police reopen inquiry into alleged attempt to firebomb Farage’s home

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.