British police investigating former Prince Andrew, Duke of York, expand their inquiry beyond an initial allegation to consider claims described as sexual misconduct. The investigation is led by Thames Valley Police and centers on a suspicion of “misconduct in public office,” an offence police say can involve different forms of alleged wrongdoing, potentially including sexual impropriety. Multiple outlets report that Andrew was arrested earlier this year, in February, on suspicion of misconduct in public office. Police also indicate the probe is likely to be long and complex.
Several reports say the wider scope includes assessing allegations that relate to events dating back to 2010, and further references to incidents involving a woman being taken to an address in Windsor in 2020 “for sexual purposes.” Other coverage links new revelations to Andrew’s past association with Jeffrey Epstein, with some reports noting police review materials and related witness information. Across outlets, police emphasize the investigation’s complexity and ongoing assessment of the alleged conduct, including both the misconduct-in-public-office charge and related sexual misconduct claims.
