Every UK police investigation into Epstein after bombshell files release
Police forces across the country are investigating allegations involving disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Essex and Surrey Police are among the latest forces to announce they are investigating new allegations involving a convicted pedophile following the release of two million documents by the US Department of Justice.
The document shows that Epstein was in extensive contact with a number of British figures, including former prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and disgraced former US ambassador Lord Peter Mandelson.
The National Police Chiefs’ Council has established a national co-ordination group to support UK police forces seeking information from law enforcement agencies overseas.
An NPCC spokesman said: “The national co-ordination group is working with the National Crime Agency to provide specialist support to forces seeking information from law enforcement agencies overseas through approved channels.
“This will support their ability to understand any potential impact from the millions of documents produced.
“It may take some time due to the density of material and the complexity of international jurisdictions, but the force and law enforcement partners are taking this matter extremely seriously and will consider all information thoroughly.
“Sharing documents related to supervised criminal investigations between law enforcement agencies in different countries is an extremely complex process and is not straightforward.”
Here are all the police forces investigating the Jeffrey Epstein allegations:
Surrey Police
Surrey Police have issued a statement urging anyone with information about allegations of human trafficking and sexual assault in the Epstein files dating back to 1994 to come forward.
The force said it was investigating allegations of human trafficking and sexual assault of minors between 1994 and 1996 in Virginia Water, Surrey.
Essex Police
Essex Police said that it is evaluating information about private flights to and from Stansted Airport, following the information disclosed within the scope of the document dump. Former prime minister Gordon Brown claimed the files showed in “graphic detail” how pedophile financier Epstein was able to use the Essex-based airport to “fly in girls from Latvia, Lithuania and Russia”.
A spokesman for Stansted Airport said the airport “does not manage or monitor passenger arrangements on privately operated aircraft”.
Bedfordshire Police
Bedfordshire Police are examining material released as part of the Epstein tranche regarding the use of private flights in and out of London Luton Airport.
Norfolk Police
Norfolk Police confirmed that the force was also reviewing documents brought to their attention, but said they had not yet received any allegations and were not currently carrying out any investigation.
Metropolitan Police
The Met launched an investigation into Lord Mandelson for misconduct in public office following allegations that he passed sensitive market information to Epstein.
Metropolitan Police Commander Ella Marriott said: “Following the release of millions more court documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein by the United States Department of Justice, the Met has received a number of reports of allegations of misconduct in public office, including a referral from the UK Government.
“I can confirm that the Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation against a 72-year-old man, a former government minister, for misconduct in public office offences.
“The Met will continue to consider all relevant information brought to our attention as part of this investigation and will have no further comment at this time.”
Thames Valley Police
Earlier this month, Thames Valley Police confirmed it was assessing allegations that Andrew had shared secret reports about his role as Britain’s trade envoy with Epstein. Andrew has previously denied any wrongdoing regarding his Epstein connections. On Thursday, police said the former prince was arrested on suspicion of abuse of public office.
Police Scotland
Police Scotland has urged people to come forward about Epstein’s private jet using Edinburgh Airport.
A spokesman said: “We have not received any reports or complaints regarding this matter. We would like to speak to anyone with information.”
“We handle all sexual crime reports with the highest level of professionalism and sensitivity, regardless of when the crime occurred.”
West Midlands Police
West Midlands Police said they were assessing information emerging from the Epstein files about private flights to and from Birmingham Airport.
Wiltshire Police
Wiltshire Police is assisting the Met with its investigation.
A spokesman said: “We are assisting the Met with its investigation. We are actively reviewing our records relating to this matter.”
“At this stage we cannot say for sure that we do not have any allegations.”
