Farage firebombing suspect missed on CCTV, police watchdog examines

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 29 Sept, 22:54 · Archive

Police failed to spot a suspect caught on CCTV during a firebombing attack on Nigel Farage's home in April 2025.

A suspect in a firebombing attack on Nigel Farage's home in April 2025 was captured on CCTV but police initially failed to identify him. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is examining whether the Metropolitan Police 'missed an opportunity to protect the public'. The investigation was reopened after a separate incident.

How it is being reported

• Nigel Farage firebombing suspect was ‘missed’ on CCTV by policeDaily Express · 29 Sept, 21:04
• Nigel Farage firebomb suspect caught on CCTV but police failed to spot himGB News · 29 Sept, 20:04

In this story: Nigel Farage · Independent Office for Police Conduct · Metropolitan Police · Reform

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