UK’s Peter Mandelson arrested in London after revelations over his ties to Epstein

R ReutersSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-02-23 · 17:42 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min

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Peter Mandelson, the former British ambassador to the US, was arrested in London on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The arrest follows revelations about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mandelson was previously fired from his diplomatic post in September after the extent of his relationship with Epstein became apparent. The Metropolitan Police initiated a criminal investigation earlier this month after the government passed on communications between Mandelson and Epstein. While the arrest indicates police suspicion of a crime, it does not imply guilt.

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The arrest means police suspect a crime has been committed but does not imply any guilt.

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Officers have arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

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Police began a criminal investigation into Mandelson after the government passed on communications.

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Mandelson was fired from his diplomatic posting in September.

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Peter Mandelson has been arrested by London police on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

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Former British ⁠ambassador to the US Peter Mandelson has been arrested by London police on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following revelations over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey ‌Epstein.Mandelson, 72, was fired from the most prestigious posting in Britain’s diplomatic service in September, when the depth of his friendship with Epstein started to become clear.Police earlier this month began a criminal investigation into Mandelson after Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ⁠government passed on communications between the former ambassador and Epstein.“Officers have arrested a ‌72-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in public office,” London’s Metropolitan Police said in a statement relating to an ‌investigation into a former government minister.The arrest means police suspect a crime has been committed but does not imply any guilt.There was no immediate response from Mandelson’s lawyers.

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