Brief
Met Police investigated for missing firebomb suspect on CCTV of Nigel Farage’s home
An officer who reviewed CCTV of the 2025 firebombing of Nigel Farage’s house is under IOPC investigation after the footage showed a suspect that police missed.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Metropolitan Police officers failed to identify a suspect captured on CCTV during the April 2025 firebomb attack on Nigel Farage’s Greater London home, prompting an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), Independent reported.
What happened
The attack was reported to police on 20 April 2025 when Farage’s partner, Laure Ferrari, found damage to the front door and an empty lighter‑fuel can. CCTV from several cameras recorded a suspect and a vehicle over an extended period, but the officer tasked with reviewing the footage did not flag the individual.
What the reports add
The Independent said the police force informed Farage that the CCTV had failed to capture the suspect, while The Telegraph, cited by the Independent, noted the footage did show a suspect and car. The IOPC has now placed the reviewing officer under investigation over concerns that Scotland Yard may have missed an opportunity to protect the public.
What was said
Farage told reporters in August that “counter‑terrorism made some mistakes” and linked the probe to the murder of Ann Widdecombe, saying he could not provide further details (Independent). Vicki Evans, senior national coordinator for counter‑terrorism policing, issued a statement on 7 August confirming the IOPC investigation (Independent).
How it came about
Following the July death of Reform UK spokesperson Ann Widdecombe, the firebomb case was revisited, leading to the IOPC’s involvement. Farage had previously called for increased security for Reform politicians after Widdecombe’s killing (Independent).
Key facts
- The firebomb attack on Nigel Farage’s home was reported on 20 April 2025. (independent.co.uk)
- CCTV captured a suspect and vehicle, but the reviewing officer did not identify the suspect. (independent.co.uk)
- The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating the officer who reviewed the footage. (independent.co.uk)
- Nigel Farage said counter‑terrorism made mistakes and linked the probe to Ann Widdecombe’s murder. (independent.co.uk)
- Vicki Evans confirmed the IOPC investigation in a statement on 7 August. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Met Police ‘failed to spot Nigel Farage firebomb suspect on CCTV’”
