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From what's been said, I think this is the most likely reason.Could be the parallel path causing the trip.
I'm suspecting a N-E fault to something that isn't the CPC of that circuit.
I'd repeat IR tests with all parallel paths connected. I know you tested low resistance to the pipe near it but it might be something else.
You could also try running a temporary N conductor from switch to light, using original switched live.
Ultimately though you've proved it's that particular cable upsetting things somehow, and unless it's easy to run another one I'd start focussing on a solution that doesn't involve it, as it's probably unlikely you'll be able to repair whatever the issue is very easily.