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The former Prince Andrew has left the Aylsham police station. A black Range Rover was reported to have arrived at the police station around 7:00 PM (8:00 PM in the Netherlands), according to the BBC.
Approximately fifteen minutes later, a large garage door opened, revealing two cars, including the black Range Rover.
The cars quickly drove past the waiting cameras and photographers:
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Photographers have since moved to Andrew’s home in Norfolk, where his arrival is expected.
The investigation against him continues, police say. The suspicion is almost certainly related to his contacts with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Recently released emails from Epstein revealed that Andrew passed sensitive information to him while serving as the UK’s trade envoy.
Andrew denies the allegations and said before his arrest that he would cooperate with any investigation.
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Andrew was held in custody for approximately twelve hours. Part of that time was spent in a cell in an arrestee processing center, awaiting interrogation, a police expert told the BBC. They did not believe Andrew would be treated differently than other detainees.
Andrew was arrested yesterday morning at Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, the private property of his brother King Charles. He is suspected of committing misconduct in public office. His home on the estate was searched, as was his former residence on the Royal Lodge estate in Windsor. Police state that the search in Norfolk has concluded, while the search in Windsor is ongoing.
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King Charles said yesterday afternoon that he had taken note of his brother’s arrest “with great concern.” “What follows is the full, fair and proper process whereby this matter will be investigated by the appropriate authorities,” he said. He likewise said the authorities could count on his full cooperation.
A former police commissioner told the BBC that an arrest is a prerequisite for conducting searches. In most cases, suspects are held for 12 to 24 hours and then charged or released pending further investigation, the expert said.