King Charles' brother Andrew arrested for misconduct in public office amid probe linked to Epstein Files
PTC News Desk: Former Prince Andrew has reportedly been arrested at his temporary residence at the Sandringham Estate on suspicion of misconduct in public office. In a statement on Thursday, Thames Valley Police said they had arrested a man in his sixties but did not name him, in line with UK law.
Police said the arrest was made after a “thorough assessment” and that a formal investigation has now been launched, according to the BBC. Authorities are examining claims that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor allegedly sent trade reports to disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2010.
In their statement, police said they are working to maintain the integrity and objectivity of the investigation as they coordinate with partners to look into the alleged offence.
Earlier newspapers had reported that six unmarked police cars and around eight plain clothed officers had arrived at Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate in eastern England where Mountbatten-Windsor, whose 66th birthday falls on Thursday, now lives.
The former prince, the second son of the late Queen Elizabeth, has always denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein, and said he regrets their friendship. But he has not responded to requests for comment since the latest release of documents.
- With inputs from agencies
