British police investigating former Prince Andrew on Friday (May 22) appealed for witnesses to come forward as authorities expanded their inquiry into allegations linked to the royal’s ties with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Thames Valley Police confirmed they are examining possible offences involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, including allegations connected to sexual misconduct and misconduct in public office. The latest development comes months after the former royal was arrested in February following fresh disclosures that emerged through documents released under the US Epstein Files Transparency Act.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/-we-can-get-you-killed-even-in-america-cockroach-janata-party-founder-shares-alarming-death-threat-messages-1779437275390">'We can get you murdered even in America': Cockroach Janata Party founder shares alarming death threat messages</a><h2>Police looking into woman who was brought to Windsor "for sexual purposes"</h2>In a statement issued Friday, police revealed they had contacted lawyers representing a woman who allegedly travelled to Windsor in 2010 "for sexual purposes." The woman’s attorney, Florida-based lawyer Brad Edwards, had earlier claimed that his client was trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein and later had a sexual encounter with Andrew at his Windsor residence.Police said the woman has not formally filed a complaint but stressed that any report would be treated "seriously" and handled with “care, sensitivity and respect for her privacy.”Authorities also appeared eager to clarify the scope of their investigation amid growing public attention. According to the force, the inquiry is not limited to allegations that Andrew may have shared sensitive information with Epstein during his decade-long stint as Britain’s trade envoy between 2001 and 2011.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/cockroach-janata-party-founder-reacts-to-pakistan-followers-claim-says-i-know-you-are-desperately-trying-to-1779436144996">Cockroach Janata Party founder reacts to 'Pakistan followers' claim, says ‘I know you are desperately trying to...’</a>"The assessment of reports that a woman was taken to an address in Windsor in 2010 for sexual purposes is ongoing," police said while again urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.Andrew has repeatedly denied wrongdoing and has not been formally charged. However, he remains under investigation. Earlier this year, King Charles III stripped his younger brother of his remaining royal titles amid mounting pressure over the Epstein controversy. Andrew was also removed from Royal Lodge in Windsor and relocated to the royal family’s Sandringham estate in Norfolk.&nbsp;Disclaimer: WION is only reporting the names that have been mentioned in the Epstein files and is not accusing anyone of any wrongdoing. Readers are advised to use their discretion on this article. &nbsp;

British police appeal for witnesses in the ex-Prince Andrew investigation. Authorities say they are examining fresh allegations tied to his links with Jeffrey Epstein, including claims involving Windsor in 2010. What exactly are investigators looking into now? Scroll down to read.

British police investigating former Prince Andrew on Friday (May 22) appealed for witnesses to come forward as authorities expanded their inquiry into allegations linked to the royal’s ties with late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Thames Valley Police confirmed they are examining possible offences involving Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, including allegations connected to sexual misconduct and misconduct in public office. The latest development comes months after the former royal was arrested in February following fresh disclosures that emerged through documents released under the US Epstein Files Transparency Act. Also read | 'We can get you murdered even in America': Cockroach Janata Party founder shares alarming death threat messages Police looking into woman who was brought to Windsor "for sexual purposes" In a statement issued Friday, police revealed they had contacted lawyers representing a woman who allegedly travelled to Windsor in 2010 "for sexual purposes." The woman’s attorney, Florida-based lawyer Brad Edwards, had earlier claimed that his client was trafficked by Jeffrey Epstein and later had a sexual encounter with Andrew at his Windsor residence. Police said the woman has not formally filed a complaint but stressed that any report would be treated "seriously" and handled with “care, sensitivity and respect for her privacy.” Authorities also appeared eager to clarify the scope of their investigation amid growing public attention. According to the force, the inquiry is not limited to allegations that Andrew may have shared sensitive information with Epstein during his decade-long stint as Britain’s trade envoy between 2001 and 2011. Also read | Cockroach Janata Party founder reacts to 'Pakistan followers' claim, says ‘I know you are desperately trying to...’ "The assessment of reports that a woman was taken to an address in Windsor in 2010 for sexual purposes is ongoing," police said while again urging anyone with relevant information to come forward. Andrew has repeatedly denied wrongdoing and has not been formally charged. However, he remains under investigation. Earlier this year, King Charles III stripped his younger brother of his remaining royal titles amid mounting pressure over the Epstein controversy. Andrew was also removed from Royal Lodge in Windsor and relocated to the royal family’s Sandringham estate in Norfolk. Disclaimer: WION is only reporting the names that have been mentioned in the Epstein files and is not accusing anyone of any wrongdoing. Readers are advised to use their discretion on this article.

British police appeal for witnesses in the ex-Prince Andrew investigation. Authorities say they are examining fresh allegations tied to his links with Jeffrey Epstein, including claims involving Windsor in 2010. What exactly are investigators looking into now? Scroll down to read.

UK police seek woman allegedly brought to Windsor ‘for sexual purposes’; Andrew’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein under probe

British police have said their investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will be “hugely thorough” and could take considerable time, following the senior royal’s arrest earlier this year on suspicion of misconduct in public office, an offence that can include sexual impropriety. The inquiry, being led by Thames Valley Police, marks one of the most extraordinary criminal investigations involving a member of the modern British royal family.&nbsp;Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of King Charles III and second son of the late Queen Elizabeth II, was arrested at his Norfolk residence in February. Detectives later questioned him under criminal caution for several hours after the release of millions of documents by the US Department of Justice linked to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.&nbsp;<h2>Focus on trade envoy role and confidential information</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2>The investigation centres on Mountbatten-Windsor’s tenure as Britain’s special representative for trade and investment between 2001 and 2011. Police are examining allegations that sensitive information may have been shared with Epstein during that period. Reuters wrote, the arrest of the senior royal, eighth in line to the throne, was unprecedented in modern times.Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright told Reuters that the inquiry was being handled with the same level of seriousness as a major crime investigation. “The investigation is by necessity hugely thorough and will take time,” Wright told reporters. “It’s not going to be a quick investigation by any means.”&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-and-putin-china-visits-key-contrasts-in-tone-strategy-symbolism-and-the-unexpected-similarities-1779373178948">Trump and Putin China visits: Key contrasts in tone, strategy &amp; symbolism and the unexpected similarities</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;Police said the offence of misconduct in public office can cover a broad range of alleged wrongdoing, including corruption, misuse of confidential information and sexual misconduct. Wright added that officers had already received “a significant amount of information” from members of the public and other sources. Allegations of potential sexual misconduct at Royal Lodge emerged earlier this year.&nbsp;<h2>Appeal for witnesses and alleged victims to come forward</h2><h2>&nbsp;</h2>Investigators have urged anyone with information relating to alleged sexual misconduct, corruption, fraud or the sharing of confidential material involving the former prince to contact authorities. Wright confirmed detectives were also assessing claims that a woman had been brought to an address in Windsor in 2010 for sexual purposes after an alleged victim’s lawyer told the BBC she had been sent to Britain by Epstein for an encounter with Mountbatten-Windsor. The woman involved has not formally reported any offence.&nbsp;“In terms of Epstein victims and survivors, we hope that anyone with relevant information will come forward,” Wright said, according to the news agency. “Our door is open whenever a victim survivor is ready to engage with us.”&nbsp;&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/-sack-education-minister-cockroach-janata-party-demands-dharmendra-pradhan-s-resignation-amid-neet-paper-leak-row-1779438679393">‘Sack Education Minister': Cockroach Janata Party launches first major attack, demands Pradhan’s exit over NEET row</a>&nbsp;<h2>Royal family under renewed scrutiny</h2>&nbsp;Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently denied wrongdoing in relation to Epstein and has expressed regret over their friendship. He has not made any public statement since his arrest.&nbsp;The inquiry comes months after King Charles stripped his brother of royal titles and honours. The monarch has since said the authorities would receive the family’s “full and wholehearted support and cooperation”. He was also ousted from his previous home at Royal Lodge in Windsor and has moved to the king's private Sandringham estate, in eastern Norfolk. Police said specialist officers were also liaising with the US Department of Justice in an effort to access Epstein-related material. Meanwhile, Surrey Police separately confirmed this week that they were investigating two historic child sex abuse allegations connected to information emerging from the Epstein files.

Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of King Charles III and second son of the late Queen Elizabeth II, was arrested at his Norfolk residence in February. 

British police have said their investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor will be “hugely thorough” and could take considerable time, following the senior royal’s arrest earlier this year on suspicion of misconduct in public office, an offence that can include sexual impropriety. The inquiry, being led by Thames Valley Police, marks one of the most extraordinary criminal investigations involving a member of the modern British royal family. Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of King Charles III and second son of the late Queen Elizabeth II, was arrested at his Norfolk residence in February. Detectives later questioned him under criminal caution for several hours after the release of millions of documents by the US Department of Justice linked to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Focus on trade envoy role and confidential information The investigation centres on Mountbatten-Windsor’s tenure as Britain’s special representative for trade and investment between 2001 and 2011. Police are examining allegations that sensitive information may have been shared with Epstein during that period. Reuters wrote, the arrest of the senior royal, eighth in line to the throne, was unprecedented in modern times. Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright told Reuters that the inquiry was being handled with the same level of seriousness as a major crime investigation. “The investigation is by necessity hugely thorough and will take time,” Wright told reporters. “It’s not going to be a quick investigation by any means.” ALSO READ: Trump and Putin China visits: Key contrasts in tone, strategy & symbolism and the unexpected similarities Police said the offence of misconduct in public office can cover a broad range of alleged wrongdoing, including corruption, misuse of confidential information and sexual misconduct. Wright added that officers had already received “a significant amount of information” from members of the public and other sources. Allegations of potential sexual misconduct at Royal Lodge emerged earlier this year. Appeal for witnesses and alleged victims to come forward Investigators have urged anyone with information relating to alleged sexual misconduct, corruption, fraud or the sharing of confidential material involving the former prince to contact authorities. Wright confirmed detectives were also assessing claims that a woman had been brought to an address in Windsor in 2010 for sexual purposes after an alleged victim’s lawyer told the BBC she had been sent to Britain by Epstein for an encounter with Mountbatten-Windsor. The woman involved has not formally reported any offence. “In terms of Epstein victims and survivors, we hope that anyone with relevant information will come forward,” Wright said, according to the news agency. “Our door is open whenever a victim survivor is ready to engage with us.” ALSO READ: ‘Sack Education Minister': Cockroach Janata Party launches first major attack, demands Pradhan’s exit over NEET row Royal family under renewed scrutiny Mountbatten-Windsor has consistently denied wrongdoing in relation to Epstein and has expressed regret over their friendship. He has not made any public statement since his arrest. The inquiry comes months after King Charles stripped his brother of royal titles and honours. The monarch has since said the authorities would receive the family’s “full and wholehearted support and cooperation”. He was also ousted from his previous home at Royal Lodge in Windsor and has moved to the king's private Sandringham estate, in eastern Norfolk. Police said specialist officers were also liaising with the US Department of Justice in an effort to access Epstein-related material. Meanwhile, Surrey Police separately confirmed this week that they were investigating two historic child sex abuse allegations connected to information emerging from the Epstein files.

Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of King Charles III and second son of the late Queen Elizabeth II, was arrested at his Norfolk residence in February.&nbsp;&nbsp;

UK police say investigation into ex-Prince Andrew will be lengthy and complex, seek witnesses in inquiry

US prosecutors on Thursday said that the surveillance video from disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein's first suspected suicide attempt was permanently deleted by mistake.&nbsp;

The Metropolitan Correctional Center officials "inadvertently preserved video from the wrong tier" of the jail, and the recordings from outside Epstein's cell from July 22 and 23, 2019 "no longer exists," prosecutors said.

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Epstein, who was charged with sexual assault and trafficking of underage girls, committed suicide in August last year. The autopsy report found that Epstein hanged himself.&nbsp;

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The disgraced financier was found unconscious on July 25 with injuries on his neck on his prison cell after which he was put under suicide watch. Epstein was then shifted to another cell where he died on August 10.&nbsp;

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Prosecutors also said that the corrections officers first responded at about 1:27 a.m. on July 23 when the accused sex offender was believed to have made his first suicide attempt.

The 66-year-old accused died five weeks after his arrest on federal charges he trafficked dozens of underage girls from at least 2002 to 2005. Epstein had pleaded not guilty on all sexual abuse charges.&nbsp;

After Epstein's suicide, Metropolitan Correctional Center, acting chief and warden were removed.&nbsp;

The prisons two jail officers were charged in November for presenting false records to cover up their alleged failure to keep an eye on Epstein when he attempted suicide.

Epstein, before his arrest, was a powerful financer&nbsp;and known for his high-profile contacts. He was often seen socialising with former US President Donald Trump, Britain Prince Andrew and former US President Bill Clinton.&nbsp;

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US prosecutors on Thursday said that the surveillance video from disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein's first suspected suicide attempt was permanently deleted by mistake.

US prosecutors on Thursday said that the surveillance video from disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein's first suspected suicide attempt was permanently deleted by mistake. The Metropolitan Correctional Center officials "inadvertently preserved video from the wrong tier" of the jail, and the recordings from outside Epstein's cell from July 22 and 23, 2019 "no longer exists," prosecutors said. Also read: UK police say they will not launch criminal probe into Epstein allegation Epstein, who was charged with sexual assault and trafficking of underage girls, committed suicide in August last year. The autopsy report found that Epstein hanged himself. Also read: FBI investigates Briton, others for Epstein links: Sources The disgraced financier was found unconscious on July 25 with injuries on his neck on his prison cell after which he was put under suicide watch. Epstein was then shifted to another cell where he died on August 10. Also read: Prince Andrew urged to cooperate with US over Jeffrey Epstein Prosecutors also said that the corrections officers first responded at about 1:27 a.m. on July 23 when the accused sex offender was believed to have made his first suicide attempt. The 66-year-old accused died five weeks after his arrest on federal charges he trafficked dozens of underage girls from at least 2002 to 2005. Epstein had pleaded not guilty on all sexual abuse charges. After Epstein's suicide, Metropolitan Correctional Center, acting chief and warden were removed. The prisons two jail officers were charged in November for presenting false records to cover up their alleged failure to keep an eye on Epstein when he attempted suicide. Epstein, before his arrest, was a powerful financer and known for his high-profile contacts. He was often seen socialising with former US President Donald Trump, Britain Prince Andrew and former US President Bill Clinton. (with inputs from agencies)

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UK police seek woman allegedly brought to Windsor ‘for sexual purposes’; Andrew’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein under probe

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Jeffrey Epstein's first apparent suicide video deleted