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London Crime Briefing
Significant incidents, hearings, outcomes and public-data changes across the capital.
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Nigel Farage
London Crime News has published 20 stories involving Nigel Farage, 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.
- Crime Data · Bromley
Reform UK councillor Dean Miller filmed making racist comments
Reform UK councillor Dean Miller has been secretly recorded making racist and misogynistic comments, including referring to black children as 'animals' and claiming King Charles is a Muslim. The revelations have prompted calls for immediate action from party leader Nigel Farage.
Bromley3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 63 · Hype 65 - Latest
Farage: MPs face unprecedented threat
Nigel Farage has stated that Members of Parliament are facing greater threats than at any point in history. His comments come five years after the murder of Sir David Amess and highlight concerns about public debate and safety in political life.
3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 61 · Hype 41 - Courts · City of London
Security for politicians and royals to be reviewed
An independent review into security arrangements for politicians and royals has been announced by Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood. The review, led by Sir Stephen Lovegrove, follows the killing of Ann Widdecombe and an alleged terror plot against Nigel Farage.
City of London3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45 
Courts · City of LondonKerry charged with Widdecombe murder, Farage home plot
Joshua Kerry, 28, faces charges of terrorist preparation and murder after Ann Widdecombe was killed in Devon. The court heard the incident may be connected to an alleged attempt to enter Nigel Farage's south London home.
City of London3 min readTrust 60 · Craft 77 · Hype 41
Courts · WestminsterTerror charge for man accused of Ann Widdecombe murder
Joshua Kerry, 28, accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe, has been charged with preparing a terror act. The charge relates to an alleged firebomb attack at Nigel Farage's south London home.
Westminster3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 60 · Hype 45- Courts · City of London
Farage interviewed over £5m gift from crypto billionaire
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage was interviewed last month by the parliamentary commissioner for standards regarding a £5 million gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne. The investigation centres on whether the donation, exceeding Commons declaration thresholds, was political.
City of London2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 
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
Courts · BarnetFormer Barnet Council leader arrested, replaced as Reform UK chief
Dan Thomas, former leader of Barnet Council, has been replaced as head of Reform UK in Wales following his arrest on suspicion of assault and controlling behaviour. He denies any wrongdoing and was bailed pending further enquiries.
Barnet3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
Courts · City of LondonReform UK faces criminal probe over donation rule allegations
Reform UK is under criminal investigation by the Metropolitan Police following allegations of breaching donation rules concerning foreign funding. The probe follows a Channel 4 News broadcast and involves the Met's Special Enquiry Team.
City of London4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Policing · City of LondonMet Police probe Reform UK over foreign donation claims
The Metropolitan Police has launched a criminal investigation into Reform UK concerning allegations of breaches of foreign donation rules. The probe follows a report by Channel 4 News alleging senior party figures discussed disguising foreign funds, with leader Nigel Farage filmed by undercover reporters.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 65
Policing · City of LondonFarage calls for ban on face coverings after Dover and Portsmouth protests
Nigel Farage has called for a ban on all full face coverings in public spaces, including religious ones, after masked protesters disrupted access to the Port of Dover and clashed with police in Portsmouth. Official vehicles were damaged and officers were injured in Portsmouth.
City of London3 min readTrust 40 · Craft 57 · Hype 65
LatestMigrant arrivals spark clashes in Portsmouth
Anti-migration protesters clashed with police and blocked roads in Portsmouth following the arrival of hundreds of migrants. Eight boats carrying 625 people arrived on Sunday, leading to a stand-off with activists.
4 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Crime Data · City of LondonReform UK Suspends Figures Amid Foreign Donation Allegations
Two senior figures within Reform UK have been suspended following allegations that senior party members discussed disguising foreign donations. Leader Nigel Farage admitted the party would make mistakes, acknowledging the financial controversy could concern voters.
City of London3 min readTrust 48 · Craft 67 · Hype 48
Courts · City of LondonReform UK faces funding law breach claims
Nigel Farage and two Reform UK officials are facing claims they breached political party funding laws. The allegations follow an undercover investigation by Channel 4 News and the investigative group Verbatim.
City of London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 55 · Hype 65
LatestReform UK faces police probe over alleged donation rules breach
Reform UK is under police investigation following allegations of breaching political donation rules. Undercover reporters posed as foreign donors who paid for three polls costing £32,500, which is prohibited under electoral law. The party denies any wrongdoing, calling it a hoax.
4 min readTrust 48 · Craft 65 · Hype 68
Courts · City of LondonOfcom Investigates Sky News Over Nigel Farage Harassment Claims
Ofcom is investigating Sky News following harassment allegations by Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. Mr Farage claims the broadcaster approached his daughter's home, a charge Sky News denies, stating its actions were routine journalistic practice.
City of London3 min readTrust 30 · Craft 59 · Hype 41
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 
LatestRecord 230 migrants arrive in Dover in single Channel crossing
A single boat carrying 230 migrants arrived in Dover early Monday, breaking the previous record of 165 set in July. The Home Office said crossings are down 43% this year but called the smugglers’ tactics reckless. Reform UK leader Nigel Farage called it a national security emergency.
4 min readTrust 74 · Craft 72 · Hype 32