Hertfordshire Police have reopened an investigation into allegations of rape and sexual assault against Andrew Tate, following previous failures to properly handle the case in 2014 and 2015. The decision comes as the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) examines whether a detective constable could face gross misconduct proceedings for alleged failures in the original inquiry.
The force stated it is committed to ensuring that allegations of such a serious nature are thoroughly investigated, no matter how long ago they occurred. The case was initially closed in 2019 after a four-year investigation, with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) stating last September that the legal test for criminal charges had not been met.
Three women who made allegations against Tate welcomed the reinvestigation, expressing hope that past mistakes would be corrected. In a joint statement, they said they had never stopped seeking justice following what they believed was the police's failure to adequately investigate incidents between 2013 and 2015. Their civil case, alongside a fourth woman, is scheduled for trial in June at the High Court.
Andrew Tate denies all allegations, with his lawyers previously dismissing them as false. Matthew Jury, representing the alleged victims, praised the women for their relentless struggle and expressed hope that the new investigation would be proper and thorough.
