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Nigel Farage says incident at his home 'directly linked' to Ann Widdecombe murder

Headline from BBC News

Counter-terrorism police have reopened an inquiry into an incident at the Reform UK's leader's house.

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Reports & sources

6 articles, oldest first.

  1. BBC News

    Widdecombe police reopen investigation into incident at Farage's home, BBC understands (opens BBC News)

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    BBC News's feed description

    Counter-terror police investigating the ex-MP's death say they are looking into an "attempted burglary" last year.

  2. The Guardian

    Widdecombe murder police reopen inquiry into alleged attempt to firebomb Farage’s home (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    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.

  3. Christian Today

    Police investigating Ann Widdecombe killing reopen investigation into attempted burglary at Farage's home (opens Christian Today)

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    Christian Today's feed description

    Counter-terrorism police investigating the killing of Ann Widdecombe are reported to have reopened a probe into an incident at Nigel Farage's south London home last year.

  4. Breitbart News

    Counter-Terror Police Reopen Inquiry Into Farage Home 'Firebombing' Attempt (opens Breitbart News)

    Published

    Breitbart News's feed description

    British counter-terrorism police have reportedly reopened an inquiry into an apparent attempted firebombing of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's home last year.

  5. BBC News

    Nigel Farage says incident at his home 'directly linked' to Ann Widdecombe murder (opens BBC News)

    Published

    BBC News's feed description

    Counter-terrorism police have reopened an inquiry into an incident at the Reform UK's leader's house.

  6. The National Pulse

    Farage Firebomb Case Linked to Ann Widdecombe’s Murder, Police Face Investigation for Inaction. (opens The National Pulse)

    Published

    The National Pulse's feed description

    Counter-terrorism officers are investigating whether the man charged with murdering Reform UK party immigration and justice spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe was also behind a 2025 firebomb attack on Nigel Farage’s home.

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