Met launch investigation over allegations
Detectives are looking into information passed on by the government
It's reported a criminal investigation's been launched into allegations Lord Mandelson passed market-sensitive information to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.
The former business secretary's quitting the House of Lords, while Gordon Brown has written to the Metropolitan Police.
Commander Ella Marriott, of the Metropolitan Police, said:
“Following the further release of millions of court documents in relation to Jeffrey Epstein by the United States Department of Justice, the Met received a number of reports into alleged misconduct in public office including a referral from the UK Government.
“I can confirm that the Metropolitan Police has now launched an investigation into a 72-year-old man, a former Government Minister, for misconduct in public office offences.
“The Met will continue to assess all relevant information brought to our attention as part of this investigation and won’t be commenting any further at this time.”
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