Counter-terror police have reopened an investigation into an attempted burglary reported last year in London, as part of their ongoing probe into the murder of Ann Widdecombe.
Widdecombe, 78, was a devout Catholic and regularly attended Mass at Buckfast Abbey, where her funeral is to be held.
The Reform UK spokeswoman and former Conservative minister was found dead at her home in rural Devon on July 9, after being attacked the previous day. On July 20, 28-year-old Joshua Kerry was charged with Widdecombe’s murder - although police are still investigating potential motives.
The Metropolitan Police first received a report of an attempted burglary at a Greater London address connected to Nigel Farage in April 2025. With support from Counter Terrorism Policing London, initial enquiries were made, but no arrests followed and the case was closed.
Vicki Evans, senior national coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing, has now said: "Following the re-opening of the attempted burglary investigation, Counter Terrorism Policing London identified a line of enquiry which was not identified and pursued by them at the time, which may have been relevant."
Police have not provided details on exactly how the attempted burglary and murder investigation may be connected.