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Police continue investigating former royal as fresh statement released

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A fresh statement has been issued as inquiries into the former Duke of York persist.

Thames Valley Police confirmed on Friday, May 22 that its examination into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor remains active and has renewed an appeal for any relevant information from the public.

The former royal was taken into custody on suspicion of abuse of position for personal gain on February 19 this year, after which he was questioned under caution and released while enquiries continued on the same date.

Properties in Berkshire and Norfolk were searched as part of the operation.

Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright stated that the misconduct in public office inquiry remains underway.

He explained that this type of misconduct can manifest in various ways, making the investigation intricate.

A team comprising highly seasoned detectives is conducting an exhaustive review of the substantial volume of material received from members of the public and additional sources.

They are determined to pursue all reasonable investigative avenues regardless of where the enquiries lead.

This material encompasses data disclosed under Americas Epstein Files Transparency Act.

The unit has additionally collaborated with the United States Department of Justice to obtain potentially relevant evidence and has worked alongside the Crown Prosecution Service.

Several individuals have provided statements and officers have encouraged anybody possessing any relevant knowledge to come forward.

Mr Wright continued that anyone with information should reach out through standard non-emergency methods, including the force website.

He acknowledged the considerable public attention surrounding this work while asking for patience as active enquiries proceed.

Further public and media announcements will be made when suitable.

Thames Valley Police indicated it is collaborating with the National Police Chiefs Council and other forces regarding the Epstein Files work and is assisting national officers in reaching victims and survivors.

The force further noted that evaluation of allegations that a woman was brought to a property in Windsor in 2010 for sexual purposes continues.

A representative stated that contact had been made with the individuals legal team to confirm that should she choose to report the matter to police, it would be treated with the utmost seriousness and managed with compassion, discretion and regard for her confidentiality and right to anonymity.

The statement acknowledged the courage required to discuss such experiences, adding that any interaction with police would be guided by her preferences and only pursued when she felt prepared to do so.

The former Duke of York featured extensively in the Epstein Files, having been acquainted with the former financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein over many years.

Epstein faced charges in the United States in July 2019 relating to the trafficking of minors for sexual exploitation between 2002 and 2005. He was found dead in his prison cell on August 10, with authorities concluding his death was a suicide by hanging.

His associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who is incarcerated in an American penal facility, was raised in Oxford.

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