Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested latest: Former prince pictured leaving police station after properties raided
King’s brother released released under investigation after questioning in Norfolk police station
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released under investigation following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, Thames Valley Police say.
The disgraced former prince was pictured slouched in the back of a vehicle leaving Aylsham police station in Norfolk.
Police officers on Thursday evening were still searching properties linked to Mr Mountbatten-Windsor after he was arrested at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
Police launched an investigation into claims that while serving as the UK’s trade envoy, he shared sensitive information, on official visits to Hong Kong, Vietnam and Singapore, with disgraced financier child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The claims emerged in a new tranche of emails in the so-called Epstein files released by the US Department of Justice.
In a statement, King Charles expressed “deepest concern” over his brother’s arrest. He added: “What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities.”
Mr Mountbatten-Windsor, who turned 66 on Thursday, has routinely denied any wrongdoing in relation to his connections to Epstein.
Ex-prince released under investigation
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been released under investigation following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, Thames Valley Police say.
Andrew pictured leaving police station upon release
Andrew released from police station
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has left the police station after being arrested this morning, according to a Reuters witness.
The former prince was arrested at around 8am on suspicion of misconduct in public office over his ties to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
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Former prince still in police custody
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over his ties to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
The former prince, who became the first senior royal in modern history to be arrested, is accused of sharing sensitive information with Epstein while serving as the UK's trade envoy.
A suspect can generally be held in custody for up to 24 hours, but this can be extended to 96 hours if an extension is sought at a magistrates' court.
When the custody time limit has expired, most suspects are either charged or released pending further investigation.
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Andrew’s arrest brings this awful drama to its final act
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Applause for Queen
The Queen carried out her duties as planned in the wake of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's arrest, watching a lunchtime concert in Westminster.
While the Queen enjoyed orchestral performances and met musicians at Sinfonia Smith Square Hall, where she is patron.
She was met with applause as she took her seat.
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