Former Prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public workplace: reviews : NPR

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Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP U.Ok. police say they've arrested a person in his 60s on suspicion of "misconduct in public workplace." U.Ok. media say the suspect is ex-Prince Andrew.

Information images confirmed automobiles arriving on the royal Sandringham Property in Norfolk, on the morning of Mountbatten-Windsor's 66th birthday.

On Thursday morning, police stated that the person was in custody, whereas officers have been finishing up searches at his addresses within the counties of Berkshire and Norfolk.

Final week, Thames Valley Police, which serves areas west of London, stated they have been inspecting claims that the previous Prince Andrew despatched confidential commerce reviews to disgraced enterprise mogul Jeffrey Epstein throughout his time because the U.Ok.'s envoy for worldwide commerce.

Now referred to as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, King Charles' brother was stripped of his royal title over his friendship with the late intercourse offender. He admits ties to Epstein and settled a lawsuit with one among Epstein's underage victims, however has beforehand strenuously denied any wrongdoing on any issues associated to Epstein.

An announcement launched by Thames Valley police learn: "As a part of the investigation, we have now immediately (19/2) arrested a person in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public workplace and are finishing up searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk. The person stays in police custody at the moment."

Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright stated: "Following a radical evaluation, we have now now opened an investigation into this allegation of misconduct in public workplace. It will be significant that we shield the integrity and objectivity of our investigation as we work with our companions to research this alleged offence. We perceive the numerous public curiosity on this case, and we are going to present updates on the applicable time."