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London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
Subject
Ann Widdecombe
London Crime News has published 6 stories involving Ann Widdecombe, from August 2026 to October 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Violent Crime · WestminsterMan charged with terror plot against Nigel Farage and Widdecombe murder
Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with preparing terrorist acts between May 2024 and July 2026, allegedly targeting Nigel Farage. He is also accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe on July 8. Counter Terrorism Policing led the investigation.
Westminster3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 60
Policing · LondonCounter-terrorism police link Barnet murder suspect to Farage arson probe
Counter Terrorism Policing London has reopened its inquiry into an alleged arson attempt at Nigel Farage’s home in early 2025 after identifying a potential link to Joshua Kerry, who was charged last month with the murder of former MP Ann Widdecombe. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating a CTP London staff member for failing to pursue the line of inquiry earlier.
London5 min readTrust 66 · Craft 77 · Hype 45
Policing · LondonCounter-terrorism probe into Farage firebomb attack reopened after IOPC referral
Counter-terrorism officers have reopened an investigation into an alleged firebomb attack on Nigel Farage’s home after admitting errors in the original probe. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is now examining the conduct of a Counter-Terrorism Policing London staff member following a referral by the Met.
London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 70 · Hype 30- Violent Crime · London
Counterterrorism police reopen Farage firebomb probe after Widdecombe death
Counterterrorism detectives have reopened an investigation into an alleged firebomb attack on Nigel Farage’s London home in April 2025, the Metropolitan Police confirmed. The force has referred the case to the Independent Office for Police Conduct after officers probing Ann Widdecombe’s death identified an unexamined line of inquiry.
London4 min readTrust 56 · Craft 44 · Hype 30 
Policing · LondonIOPC probes Counter Terrorism officer over missed burglary link to Ann Widdecombe murder
The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating a Counter Terrorism Policing London employee after an allegation that a 2025 attempted burglary inquiry was not properly pursued. The case was reopened following the murder of Ann Widdecombe, for which Joshua Kerry, 28, was charged on 20 July.
London4 min readTrust 66 · Craft 95 · Hype 30
Policing · LondonCounter-terror police reopen 2025 burglary probe linked to Ann Widdecombe murder
Counter Terrorism Policing London has reopened an attempted burglary investigation from April 2025 as part of the murder inquiry into former MP Ann Widdecombe. The force referred itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct after finding a potential lead it had not previously pursued.
London4 min readTrust 60 · Craft 52 · Hype 45