Today marks the disgraced royal’s 66th birthday.
His homes in Norfolk and Berkshire were being searched by police as part of the investigation.
Following his arrest, law enforcement were able to hold him for up to 96 hours before either releasing him or charging him.
Now the former Duke of York — who is the first senior royal in modern history to be arrested — has been released under investigation, the Thames Valley Police has confirmed in a statement.A new press release reads: « Thames Valley Police is able to provide an update in relation to an investigation into the offence of misconduct in public office.
« On Thursday (19/2) we arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
« The arrested man has now been released under investigation.
« We can also confirm that our searches in Norfolk have now concluded. »
While the investigations in Norfolk have been wrapped up, the search of a property in Berkshire are still underway.
The police added that it will not be making any further statements at this time and will not be holding a press conference on the matter.
Following Andrew’s arrest, the family of Virginia Giuffre said their ‘broken hearts have been lifted’. Giuffre accused Andrew of sexually assaulting her when she was 17, which he has always denied. She died by suicide last year.
