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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor takes legal action over search warrants relating to his arrest
Overview
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is pursuing legal action against Thames Valley Police by lodging a judicial review to challenge the search warrants used at Sandringham and Royal Lodge during his arrest in February. The former prince was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office following information from the Epstein files, a claim he consistently denies. Thames Valley Police confirmed they are engaged in ongoing legal proceedings regarding warrants obtained from the Central Criminal Court.
Key points
- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking legal action against Thames Valley Police over search warrants used during his February arrest.
- His lawyers have lodged a judicial review to question the legality of the warrants used to search properties in Sandringham and Royal Lodge.
- He was previously arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office following information from US Epstein files and was released under investigation.
- Thames Valley Police confirmed they are involved in ongoing legal proceedings regarding warrants obtained from the Central Criminal Court.
- Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently denied any wrongdoing regarding his associations with Jeffrey Epstein.