UK Police Forces Launch Investigations into Epstein Files Allegations
British police forces across multiple regions have initiated reviews and appeals for information following the emergence of serious allegations within the recently released Epstein documents. Surrey Police has taken a leading role by publicly urging potential witnesses to come forward regarding claims of human trafficking and sexual assault dating back to the mid-1990s.
Surrey Police's Specific Appeal
Surrey Police confirmed that the allegations, which appear in a redacted report released by the US Department of Justice in December 2025, allegedly occurred in the Virginia Water area between 1994 and 1996. The force emphasized that despite thorough examination of their records, they have found no evidence that these specific allegations were ever formally reported to them previously.
The disturbing claims, submitted as an anonymous tip to the FBI in July 2020 and subsequently included in the Epstein files, describe a woman being restrained on a table and subjected to electrical shock torture by convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell. The report alleges that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, along with other unidentified men, witnessed this incident.
Nationwide Police Response
The release of millions of pages of documents over recent weeks has triggered coordinated responses from multiple UK police forces:
- Essex Police announced on Tuesday that they are assessing information about private flights to and from Stansted Airport following documents released by the US Department of Justice on January 30. Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown stated the files show "in graphic detail" how Jeffrey Epstein allegedly used the Essex-based airport to "fly in girls from Latvia, Lithuania and Russia."
- Norfolk Police confirmed they are reviewing documents brought to their attention but clarified they have not yet received any formal allegations and are not currently conducting investigations.
- Bedfordshire Police are reportedly examining information related to flights at Luton Airport.
- Thames Valley Police confirmed earlier this month they are assessing claims that Andrew shared confidential reports from his role as UK trade envoy with Epstein.
Political Pressure and Wider Investigations
Chancellor Rachel Reeves added her voice to growing political pressure on Wednesday, stating that Andrew "owes it to the victims" of Epstein to speak about what he knows regarding the scandal. She told reporters: "The former prince has got a lot of questions to answer on a whole range of issues. I think he owes it to the victims of Epstein and his associates to come forward and give much more information about what he knew around the treatment of young women and girls."
Meanwhile, the Metropolitan Police's investigation into alleged misconduct in public office has expanded to include searches at the London and Wiltshire homes of Lord Peter Mandelson. Scotland Yard previously indicated that inquiries are ongoing following allegations that Lord Mandelson sent market-sensitive information to Epstein while serving as business secretary during the financial crisis.
Airport Response and Ongoing Developments
A spokesperson for Stansted Airport responded to the allegations regarding private flights by stating that the airport "does not manage or have any visibility of passenger arrangements on privately-operated aircraft," highlighting the challenges in tracking such movements.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has previously denied any wrongdoing concerning his connections to Epstein but has not directly addressed these latest specific allegations emerging from the document release. As police forces continue their systematic reviews of the voluminous Epstein files, further developments and potential investigations are anticipated across multiple jurisdictions.
