Counter-terrorism police have re-opened their probe into an alleged firebomb attack at Nigel Farage’s home.
The incident, which took place in Greater London, is receiving renewed attention following the death of former MP Ann Widdecombe.
As part of the ongoing investigation into Ms Widdecombe’s death, counter-terrorism officers have reopened the case.
The Metropolitan Police and Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) London originally investigated the April 2025 incident as an attempted burglary but closed the case with no arrests.
Mr Farage, who stood down as Clacton MP to trigger a by-election, told the Telegraph in April that a lit incendiary device was shoved through his letterbox in in an “outright arson attempt” when he was not in.
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He found the damage when he returned home, and “luckily it had burned itself out in the porch”.
No suspects were identified in the original investigation.
A fresh review by CTP London has now uncovered a potential line of inquiry that was not previously pursued.
This new information has led to a mandatory conduct referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
A spokesman for the IOPC said: "We can confirm that the IOPC has decided to independently investigate the conduct of a Counter Terrorism Policing London staff member following a referral received earlier today.
"The conduct relates to an allegation the individual failed to identify and pursue a line of enquiry relating to an attempted burglary reported in April 2025."
Ms Widdecombe, 78, a spokeswoman for Reform UK and former Tory minister, died on July 8 after allegedly being struck 21 times with a hammer at her home in Haytor, Dartmoor.
Joshua Kerry, 28, has since been charged with her murder.
Senior national co-ordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing, Vicki Evans, said: "As part of the ongoing investigation led by Counter Terrorism Policing South East into the murder of Ann Widdecombe, officers have reopened an investigation into an incident reported to police last year.
"Given the nature of this matter and the significant public interest in the investigation into Ann Widdecombe’s death, it was of critical importance for us to provide this update."
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