(PA)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\nTVP\u2019s major investigation is expected to be lengthy, and will face obstacles including trying to prove whether Andrew held a public office at the time of the allegations, something that is not clearly legally defined.<\/p>\n
However, it is understood that if this were found not to be the case, the force would continue investigating any evidence of other, separate offences.<\/p>\n
Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office on February 19 and interviewed under caution before being released under investigation.<\/p>\n
Searches were also carried out at his former homes in Windsor and Norfolk.<\/p>\n
Detectives are understood to be working through evidence recovered during the operation.<\/p>\n
They have also made a formal request to the United States Department of Justice for the original versions of the Epstein files, but have not yet received any information.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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