Police have arrested former prince Andrew on suspicion of misconduct in public office, the BBC reports.
At least six unmarked police cars drove into Wood Farm at around 8am on what is the disgraced former prince’s 66th birthday.
In a statement Thames Valley Police said they are carrying out searches at addresses in Berkshire and Norfolk.
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“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 statement read.
“The man remains in police custody at this time.”
Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said: “Following a thorough assessment, we have now opened an investigation into this allegation of misconduct in public office.”
Thames Valley Police said earlier in February they were looking at allegations that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor had passed confidential government documents to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to recently released files.
Mountbatten-Windsor has denied any wrongdoing and said he regrets his friendship with Epstein, but he has not responded to specific requests for comment after the latest files were published by the US government
