Police confirmed they had arrested a man in his sixties ‘on suspicion of misconduct in public office and are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk’.
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Their statement said: « The man remains in police custody at this time. We will not be naming the arrested man, as per national guidance. Please also remember that this case is now active so care should be taken with any publication to avoid being in contempt of court. »
Now, King Charles III, Andrew’s elder brother, has issued a statement following the arrest.It begins: « I have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office. »
« 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, » King Charles continued.
« In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation. Let me state clearly: the law must take its course. As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter.
« Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all. Charles R. »
Speaking of today’s arrest, Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said the individual had been arrested as a result of ‘a thorough assessment’.
