British counter-terrorism police have reopened an investigation into an attempted burglary reported in London last year, saying a new line of inquiry may be relevant to the murder investigation into former government minister Ann Widdecombe.
The attempted burglary was reported to the Metropolitan Police in April 2025. Officers investigated the case with support from Counter Terrorism Policing London, but no arrests were made and the investigation was eventually closed.
Police have now decided to reopen the case after identifying information that had not previously been pursued. Authorities have not revealed exactly what the new line of inquiry is, or how the earlier burglary may be connected to Widdecombe’s death.
Widdecombe, a prominent figure in Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party, was found dead at her home in southwest England on July 9, after being attacked the previous day. She was 78 years old.
A 28-year-old man, Joshua Kerry, was charged with her murder on July 20. Police say the investigation into the motive remains ongoing, including whether there could have been any political motivation.
The decision to revisit the earlier burglary case highlights the increasingly broad nature of the investigation, as detectives examine possible links and previously overlooked evidence.
Counter-terrorism officers have stressed that they are not publicly confirming a connection between the two cases. But the reopening means investigators believe the earlier incident could potentially provide a new lead as they work to establish exactly what happened to Widdecombe and why she was targeted.
The investigation remains active, with police continuing to assess evidence and pursue possible lines of inquiry.
