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Andrew investigation police renew call for information

BBC News · May 22, 2026, 5:01 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • It is understood police are concerned that witnesses might think they are focusing only on the allegation that Mountbatten-Windsor shared a confidential trade report with late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Misconduct in public office is a very complex offence which potentially can include a wide range of behaviour including abuse of position, sexual misconduct and corruption, amongst other things.
  • The investigation into the former Prince Andrew was sparked by the release of US Department of Justice files related to its investigation into Epstein.

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Daniel Sandford UK correspondent Reuters Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor pictured leaving a police station after his arrest in February Detectives investigating Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office have repeated their call for people to come forward with information.

It is understood police are concerned that witnesses might think they are focusing only on the allegation that Mountbatten-Windsor shared a confidential trade report with late financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Misconduct in public office is a very complex offence which potentially can include a wide range of behaviour including abuse of position, sexual misconduct and corruption, amongst other things.

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