UK police search two properties linked to Peter Mandelson as part of Epstein probe

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Updated 6.2.2026

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Peter Mandelson *Metropolitan Police Jeffrey Epstein Department of Justice (DOJ) Hayley Sewart

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Feb 6 Evening

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Associated Press (AP)Feb 6

UK police search two properties linked to Peter Mandelson as part of Epstein probe

British police searched two properties connected to former ambassador Peter Mandelson on Friday, February 6, 2026, in London. The searches are part of an investigation into potential misconduct related to Mandelson's association with the late Jeffrey Epstein. According to Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Hayley Sewart, the Met's Central Specialist Crime team is conducting the operation. The investigation aims to uncover any wrongdoing stemming from the relationship between Mandelson and Epstein. The police are currently in the process of the searches.

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UK police searched two properties linked to Peter Mandelson as part of a probe into potential misconduct stemming from his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

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Officers from the Met’s Central Specialist Crime team are carrying out search warrants at two addresses.

— Hayley Sewart, Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner

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The searches are related to an ongoing investigation into misconduct in public office offenses, involving a 72-year-old man.

— Hayley Sewart, Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner

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Mandelson, 72, has homes in Wiltshire in Western England and the Camden area of London.

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Feb 3 Evening

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Fox News - WorldFeb 3

London police launch criminal investigation into former UK ambassador to US with alleged Epstein ties

London police have launched a criminal investigation into Peter Mandelson, a 72-year-old former UK ambassador to the US and government minister. The investigation was initiated after the US Department of Justice released millions of court documents related to Jeffrey Epstein. According to Metropolitan Police Cmdr. Ella Marriot, the Met received "a number of reports" into alleged misconduct in public office following the DOJ document release, including a referral from the UK government. The investigation focuses on potential misconduct in public office offenses.

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Police in the United Kingdom announced a criminal investigation into Peter Mandelson.

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The investigation follows the DOJ release of millions of court documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.

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The Met received 'a number of reports' into alleged misconduct in public office.

— Metropolitan Police Cmdr. Ella Marriot

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The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation into a 72-year-old man, a former Government Minister.

— Metropolitan Police Cmdr. Ella Marriot

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The investigation is for misconduct in public office offenses.

— Metropolitan Police Cmdr. Ella Marriot