Peter Mandelson arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office amid Epstein files fallout

Lord Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police issued a statement, saying, “Officers have arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in public office. He was arrested at an address in Camden on Monday and has been taken to a London police station for interview. This follows search warrants at two addresses in the Wiltshire and Camden areas.”

Police did not name Mandelson but he was seen on video being escorted from his home.

Mandelson is a former U.K. ambassador to the United States.

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