UK: King Charles' brother Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office as King says 'law must take its course

The brother of King Charles III, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested and is in custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

The King's brother was arrested at 08:00 Thursday morning at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk in the United Kingdom.

He was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office on his 66th birthday, after revelations in the Jeffrey Epstein files.

The former duke has always denied any wrongdoing in connection with Jeffrey Epstein

King Charles in a statement said he "learned with the deepest concern" of Andrew's arrest, adding "the law must take its course."

Prince William and Catherine are understood to support the statement.

The King was not informed in advance of the arrest, according to a BBC report.

Police are searching addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk, including the Royal Lodge in Windsor where the former prince lived until recently.

Police statement in full following Andrew's arrest 

A statement from Thames Valley police says:

"As part of the investigation, we have today (19/2) arrested a man in his sixties from Norfolk on suspicion of misconduct in public office and are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.

"The man remains in police custody at this time.

"We will not be naming the arrested man, as per national guidance. Please also remember that this case is now active so care should be taken with any publication to avoid being in contempt of court."

Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said: “Following a thorough assessment, we have now opened an investigation into this allegation of misconduct in public office.

“It is important that we protect the integrity and objectivity of our investigation as we work with our partners to investigate this alleged offence.

“We understand the significant public interest in this case, and we will provide updates at the appropriate time.”

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