Met Police give Epstein investigation update as Andrew’s protection officers contacted

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s former close protection officers have been asked to “carefully consider” whether they witnessed anything relevant to the Metropolitan Police’s review of the Epstein files, police said.

In a statement released on Friday afternoon, police said: “Following the re-release of millions of court documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein by the United States Department of Justice, we are aware of suggestions that London airports may have been used to facilitate human trafficking and sexual exploitation.

“We are evaluating this information and actively seeking further details from law enforcement partners, including those in the United States.

“In addition, the Met is identifying and contacting former and serving officers who may have worked closely with Andrew Mountbatten‑Windsor in a bodyguard capacity.

“They have been asked to carefully consider whether anything they have seen or heard during their time of service is relevant to our ongoing investigations and to share any information that may assist us.

“Whilst we are aware of extensive media reporting and commentary on this matter, as of today no new criminal allegations have been made to the Met in relation to sexual offenses said to have occurred within our jurisdiction. We continue to urge anyone with new or relevant information to come forward. All allegations will be taken seriously and, as with all matters, any information received will be assessed and investigated where appropriate.

“The action outlined above is independent of any investigation or assessment work carried out by other forces. We are working with the national co-ordination group established to bring together the affected forces to ensure consistency of approach, including access to appropriate expertise and guidance.”

A number of unmarked cars and vans believed to be police vehicles were seen leaving the Royal Lodge in Windsor just after 4.20pm on Friday, after police spent a full day searching Andrew’s former home.