Police ‘made some mistakes’ in firebomb inquiry – Nigel Farage The Reform UK leader said his party ‘had been treated very differently to everybody else’. The Independent UK · Aug 10
From Firebombing to Dartmoor Murder? Overlooked Clue Links Attacks on Farage and Widdecombe Counter-terror police have reopened the investigation into a 2025 attack on Nigel Farage's home, linking it to the 2026 murder of Ann Widdecombe. A previously overlooked clue has prompted this action. International Business Times UK · Aug 9
Nigel Farage ‘horrified’ Ann Widdecombe murder detectives probing firebombing on his home A source said there had been a ‘very serious policing error’ The Independent UK · Aug 8
Ann Widdecombe investigators reopen probe into ‘arson attempt’ at Nigel Farage’s home A ‘firebomb’ was reported as being posted through the Reform leader’s mailbox The Independent UK · Aug 8
Police probing Widdecombe death reopen inquiry into ‘firebomb’ at Farage’s home Officers have reopened an inquiry into an alleged burglary, reportedly a firebomb attack at Nigel Farage’s south London home. The Independent UK · Aug 8
Widdecombe murder police reopen inquiry into alleged attempt to firebomb Farage’s home Failure to pursue line of inquiry ‘which may have been relevant’ now being investigated by police watchdog The Guardian - UK · Aug 7
Counter-terror police investigating Ann Widdecombe death reopen attempted burglary probe The incident at an address in Greater London was reported in April 2025 The Independent UK · Aug 7
Two police officers under investigation after sex predator left free to kill The Met Police, British Transport Police, and CPS have all admitted failings in how they dealt with Simon Levy. Evening Standard · Aug 7
Police officer who shot Chris Kaba will not face any disciplinary proceedings A coroner will now decide whether an inquest will take place into Chris Kaba’s death The Independent UK · Aug 5
Met firearms officer who shot Chris Kaba dead will not face misconduct proceedings Decision taken on proceedings against police marksman after Government changed regulations around police use of force Evening Standard · Aug 5
Chris Noble: Police chief who quit abruptly would have been sacked for gross misconduct Staffordshire Police’s former chief constable is still under investigation for ‘other allegations’ The Independent UK · Jul 30
Police told to reinvestigate suspected Grindr blackmail death after homophobia claims The police complaints watchdog said Hertfordshire Constabulary made ‘several errors’ after Scott Gough was found dead just one day after a gang appeared at his home The Independent UK · Jul 26
Police watchdog investigates after teenage boy dies after falling off motorbike Police said he came off the motorbike and died at the scene despite medical assistance from police and paramedics The Independent UK · Jul 21
Officers Who Restrained Henry Nowak Before His Death Face Gross Misconduct Probe Two police officers are under investigation for gross misconduct after handcuffing Henry Nowak, who was fatally wounded. The IOPC is examining potential breaches in professional standards. International Business Times UK · Jul 2
The Times of India · Jul 1 Two Hampshire officers face gross misconduct probe after handcuffing Henry Nowak stabbed by Sikh man Vickrum Digwa Two Hampshire Constabulary police officers are under investigation for potential gross misconduct over their handling of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, who was handcuffed and arrested while suffering fatal stab wounds after being attacked by Sikh man Vickrum Singh Digwa in Southampton in December 2025.
Evening Standard · Jul 1 Police officers called to Henry Nowak murder face gross misconduct investigation The 18-year-old was handcuffed as he lay dying from stab wounds in Southampton on December 3 last year.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 1 Henry Nowak murder: two officers under gross misconduct investigation IOPC to consider if race was a factor when officers initially handcuffed the student and treated him as a suspect
The Independent UK · Jul 1 Police watchdog investigates Henry Nowak’s arresting officers for gross misconduct IOPC investigating potential failures by officers to realise that Henry needed urgent medical attention
Evening Standard · Jun 29 Met Police to re-examine student's death in King's Cross hotel room after admitting failings in investigation Edward Cornes, 19, was found dead in a hotel room in King’s Cross less than 48 hours after being dropped off for university
International Business Times UK · Jun 29 New Footage Shows Henry Nowak Killer Digwa's 'Wicked Lies' to Police — Insisting He Was Racially Attacked The footage shows Vickrum Singh Digwa repeatedly alleging a racist attack—claims later rejected by a jury that found him guilty of murder.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 28 Complaints filed to police watchdog over Met’s handling of Al Fayed abuse allegations IOPC confirms complaints from three survivors of alleged sexual misconduct by late Harrods owner in addition to ongoing investigation
Evening Standard · Jun 28 Al-Fayed survivors complain to watchdog about Met Police’s handling of case Police watchdog deciding what further action to take on complaints made this week by late Harrods owner’s victims
International Business Times UK · Jun 26 Who Was Callum Kerr? Father of Three Dies After Mid-Flight Incident on Jet2 Plane Callum Kerr, a father of three, died after being restrained on a Jet2 flight from Cyprus to Manchester. Investigations by police and the IOPC are ongoing.
International Business Times UK · Jun 21 Henry Nowak Case: Why Police Handcuffed a Dying Teen and the Questions It Raises The Henry Nowak case has sparked debate after police handcuffed the dying teenager following a fatal stabbing. Here's what happened and why it matters.
The Independent UK · Jun 3 Chief constable warns online abusers targeting officers and families face prosecution amid Henry Nowak case Henry Nowak’s murder has sparked demonstrations and clashes between protesters and police