Which police forces are investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to the UK and why?
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Following the release of the Epstein files, multiple UK police forces are investigating Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Thames Valley Police arrested him on suspicion of misconduct in public office and are reviewing allegations of sex trafficking and sharing sensitive information. Norfolk Police are supporting Thames Valley and reviewing documents related to the Sandringham estate, where Andrew hosted Epstein. Surrey Police are investigating claims of parties in Virginia Water mentioned in the files. The Metropolitan Police are making inquiries into allegations that Andrew's protection team may have ignored potential wrongdoing during trips to Epstein's island. Several other forces, including Essex, West Midlands, and Bedfordshire, are examining claims of Epstein using private flights to traffic women through UK airports.
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AI-ExtractedA BBC investigation claimed 87 flights linked to Epstein arrived at or departed from UK airports between the early 1990s and 2018.
The Met is carrying out initial enquiries into allegations that Mountbatten-Windsor's protection team may have turned a blind eye.
Surrey police urged people with information to contact them about claims relating to parties in Virginia Water.
Thames Valley police are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on Thursday morning on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
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