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Counter terror police investigating Ann Widdecombe murder reopen attempted burglary probe | UK News


Counter terror police investigating the murder of Ann Widdecombe say they have reopened a probe into an attempted burglary that was reported more than a year before she died.

Joshua Kerry, 28, has been charged with the murder of the former Tory minister who was found dead at her Devon home on 9 July.

In an update on Friday, it was revealed the Metropolitan Police received a report of an attempted burglary at an address in the Greater London area in April 2025.

“Enquiries were carried out by the Metropolitan Police, supported by Counter Terrorism Policing London,” said Vicki Evans, senior national coordinator for counter terrorism policing.

“No arrests were made, and the investigation was subsequently closed, pending any new lines of enquiry,

“Following the re-opening of the attempted burglary investigation, Counter Terrorism Policing London identified a line of enquiry which was not identified and pursued by them at the time, which may have been relevant.

“As a result, to ensure their support to the initial investigation is thoroughly reviewed, Counter Terrorism Policing London made a mandatory conduct referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) today.

“We will engage fully and comprehensively with the IOPC on this matter.

“The victims and families in both investigations have been updated today, and we continue to support them.”

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