Surrey Police have launched a criminal investigation into allegations of child sexual abuse after two women came forward claiming to be victims of attacks detailed in the Epstein files. The force said the alleged offences occurred in the 1980s and 1990s, with one incident in Surrey and others in Berkshire, reportedly linked to the Windsor estate.
The investigation is the first by British police into Epstein-related claims of harm against females. Officers have interviewed the alleged victims and are searching for evidence to prove or disprove the allegations. No suspects have been interviewed or arrested so far.
In a statement, Surrey Police said: 'Following the release of files relating to Jeffrey Epstein by the US Department of Justice, we are investigating two separate allegations of non-recent child sexual abuse. One report relates to locations in Surrey and Berkshire in the mid-1990s to 2000. The other relates to the mid-to-late 1980s in west Surrey.'
The force had been considering a full criminal investigation since the Epstein files were published in December 2025. After an appeal for witnesses in February, two women came forward claiming to be the victims mentioned in the files. Child abuse specialists from the public protection team are leading the investigation.
Surrey is the third British police force to launch a criminal investigation following revelations in the Epstein files. Two other investigations relate to alleged offences against the state, involving Prince Andrew and former cabinet minister Peter Mandelson, who have been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
British police are coordinating efforts through a national gold group hosted by the National Police Chiefs' Council. However, prosecutors may be reluctant to bring charges unless the US Department of Justice hands over original documents, which it has said it will not do without a formal request.
