How does this apply to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor?
Misconduct in public office covers a wide range of alleged actions, and at present, the precise details of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s arrest are unclear.
Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said: « Following a thorough assessment, we have now opened an investigation into this allegation of misconduct in public office.
« It is important that we protect the integrity and objectivity of our investigation as we work with our partners to investigate this alleged offence.
« We understand the significant public interest in this case and we will provide updates at the appropriate time. »
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, has been arrested on his birthday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
The brother of King Charles was arrested this morning (February 19) by Thames Valley Police, on the same day that he turns 66 years old.
Images shared online show police arriving at Andrew’s home on the Sandringham Estate, where he has been living after he moved out of the Royal Lodge in Windsor.
His relocation came following controversy for his links to convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein, who died in prison in August 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges.
Unmarked police cars arrived at the scene, with plain-clothed officers appearing to gather outside the property.
In a statement cited by BBC News, Thames Valley Police said: « As part of the investigation, we have today (19/2) arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office and are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.
« The man remains in police custody at this time. »The police said they would ‘not be naming the arrested man’.
