The Metropolitan Police have called on former close protection officers of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to consider whether anything they saw or heard during their service is relevant to the investigation into paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein and his associates.
Scotland Yard confirmed it is working with US authorities to establish whether London airports were used to facilitate human trafficking and sexual exploitation. The Met stated: 'Following the further release of millions of court documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein by the United States Department of Justice, we are aware of the suggestion that London airports may have been used to facilitate human trafficking and sexual exploitation.'
Detectives are identifying and contacting former and serving officers who worked closely with Andrew in a protection capacity, asking them to share any information that could assist the ongoing reviews. The Met emphasised that no new criminal allegations regarding sexual offences within their jurisdiction have been made, but urged anyone with relevant information to come forward.
The search continues at Royal Lodge in Berkshire, Andrew's former residence, after he was released under investigation following a 10-hour detention. He has not been charged with any offence. Meanwhile, calls are growing for him to be removed from the line of succession, with some MPs suggesting he should give up his place.
