The former Tory minister was found dead at her home in Devon just over a month ago

The police are investigating whether the man charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe is connected to an arson attack on a property owned by Nigel Farage.

Joshua Kerry, 28, from Rotherham, was arrested last month after Ann Widdecombe was found dead at her home in Devon.

Counter-terrorism police announced on Friday they had re-opened a case where a lit incendiary device was pushed through the letterbox of a property owned by the Reform UK leader.

The Metropolitan Police received a report of an attempted burglary at an address in the capital in April 2025.

Enquiries were conducted by the force with support of Counter Terrorism Policing London (CTP).

However, the investigation was closed, "pending [a] new line of enquiry" and no arrests were made.

Police re-opened the on Friday, investigating if there was a link between Kerry and the arson incident in London, the Times reports.

On Friday, Senior National Coordinator for CTP, Vicki Evans, said: "The victims and families in both investigations have been updated today, and we continue to support them.

"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.

"We would urge the public, and the media, to help us to secure justice for those affected, and be mindful when sharing speculation or information not provided by police."

Miss Widdecombe, a former Conservative minister and more recently a member of Reform UK, was found dead on July 9 at her home in Haytor, Devon.

Kerry was charged with the murder of Miss Widdecombe at the end of July.

He was further arrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism on July 13.

Kerry, of Byrley Road in Rotherham, is currently remanded in custody.

He will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court again on October 9 for a case management hearing.

A plea and trial preparation hearing will take place on November 20.