Police reopen attempted burglary case in Widdecombe murder inquiry

Counter-terrorism police investigating the murder of Ann Widdecombe have reopened a probe into an attempted burglary reported in April 2025 at an address in Greater London. No arrests were made at the time and the investigation was closed. A watchdog is examining an alleged failure to pursue a line of inquiry that may have been relevant.

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Counter-terror police reopen attempted burglary probe as part of Widdecombe inquiry

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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.

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BBC Published 7 August 2026

Counter-terror police reopen attempted burglary probe as part of Widdecombe inquiry

Guardian Published 7 August 2026

Police investigating Ann Widdecombe murder reopen attempted burglary case from 2025

Watchdog examines alleged failure to pursue a line of inquiry ‘which may have been relevant’ Counter-terrorism police investigating the death of Ann Widdecombe say they have reopened an old investigation into an attempted burglary last year. The incident at an address in Greater London was reported in April 2025. Continue reading...

Sky Published 7 August 2026

Counter terror police investigating Ann Widdecombe murder reopen attempted burglary probe

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.

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