Which police forces are investigating Jeffrey Epstein's UK links

Nine UK police forces are examining links between Jeffrey Epstein and the UK after the release of his files; Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office and police say inquiries are ongoing.

Police across the UK are examining claims that connect Jeffrey Epstein to people and locations in Britain after the release of his files. The disclosures have prompted nine forces to say they are reviewing a range of matters raised in the documents. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office; he has denied wrongdoing. Police have carried out searches and described inquiries as ongoing. Current inquiries: - Nine police forces have said they are examining Epstein-related matters following the release of his files. - Thames Valley police is leading inquiries connected to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, with Norfolk police providing support; searches were carried out in Berkshire and Norfolk. - The Metropolitan Police has made initial enquiries into specific protection-team allegations and said it had not identified wrongdoing; Surrey, Essex, West Midlands, Bedfordshire and Police Scotland have said they are assessing related claims. - A BBC review reported 87 flights linked to Epstein arriving at or departing from UK airports between the early 1990s and 2018, and several forces are examining whether private flights or airport use are relevant. Summary: Multiple forces are gathering evidence and reviewing different strands of reporting, including associations, mentions of estates and the use of private flights. The public reporting has led to arrests, searches and coordinated enquiries across several police forces. Undetermined at this time.