Andrew arrest – latest: Police searches continue after former prince released under investigation

Searches are continuing at Andrew Mountbatten’s previous home following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

Police have been searching the former prince’s Royal Lodge home on the Windsor estate since his arrest on Thursday in relation to allegations made against him following the release of files relating to paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Emails released by the US Department of Justice appeared to show the former duke sharing reports of official visits with Epstein when he was a UK trade envoy.

Andrew, who has consistently denied all claims made against him in relation to Epstein, was held in custody for 11 hours before being released under investigation.

He was then pictured slouched in the back of a vehicle last night as he left Aylsham police station in Norfolk after being released.

In the aftermath of his release, calls have been growing for inquiries into the former prince’s links with Epstein.

Meanwhile, reports emerged on Friday that the government was considering introducing legislation to remove Andrew – who is eighth in line to the throne despite being stripped of his titles last year – from the line of succession.

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