British police have established a new national coordination group to handle allegations linking Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking network to the UK, including claims against his associate Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The move comes as authorities anticipate a 'tsunami' of allegations following the release of millions of documents in the United States.
At least three police forces—Thames Valley, Surrey, and the Metropolitan Police—are currently assessing separate claims. Thames Valley is examining two allegations against Mountbatten-Windsor, including whether he used his role as a trade envoy to pass sensitive information to Epstein and whether Epstein sent a woman to the UK for sex with the former prince in 2010. Surrey police are assessing another allegation against him.
The Met is also criminally investigating Peter Mandelson for allegedly passing information to Epstein while a Labour government minister. Meanwhile, Bedfordshire and Essex police have not confirmed whether they are probing claims that Luton and Stansted airports were used for trafficking flights linked to Epstein.
The national group, chaired by gold commander Louisa Rolfe, includes police experts on sexual offending. It aims to coordinate efforts, avoid duplication, and make formal requests for unredacted US documents. A National Police Chiefs' Council spokesperson said the group will 'support a small number of forces assessing allegations that have emerged following the publication of the US DoJ Epstein files.'
While not yet a national investigation, a source noted it is 'heading in that direction,' adding that 'the feeling in policing is this is going to grow arms and legs.' However, another police source cautioned that media revelations may not lead to full criminal investigations, stating: 'Andrew may be a barefaced liar, but that does not mean he committed a criminal offence.'
