Counter-terror police reopen attempted burglary probe as part of Widdecombe inquiry
Summary
Police have reopened an investigation into a reported attempted burglary in London from April 2025 as part of the inquiry into former MP Ann Widdecombe’s death. The counter-terrorism police have referred their handling of the original investigation to an independent watchdog for review.Key Facts
- Counter-terrorism police are investigating an attempted burglary report linked to Ann Widdecombe’s case.
- The initial burglary investigation closed in 2025 without arrests.
- A new lead in the case was identified that was not followed up previously.
- An independent watchdog, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), is reviewing how the initial investigation was managed.
- Ann Widdecombe, aged 78, was found dead at her home in Devon in July 2026 with serious injuries.
- Joshua Kerry was charged with her murder and also with terrorism-related offenses.
- Widdecombe was a Conservative MP for 23 years and served in ministerial roles in the 1990s.
- The report involved police forces in London and was reopened by Counter Terrorism Policing London.
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