"British police have set up a new national group to deal with allegations that Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking of women had ties to Britain, as well as claims against his associates, such as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. At least three British police forces are dealing with allegations triggered by the revelations about Epstein and his associates in documents released in the US, with more claims of wrongdoing expected by police officials."
"The forces involved include Thames Valley police, which are assessing two separate claims against Mountbatten-Windsor and whether they merit a full criminal investigation, and Surrey police, which are assessing another allegation against the former prince. Mountbatten-Windsor has denied all wrongdoing. The Met, which is also part of the group, is criminally investigating Peter Mandelson for allegedly passing information to Epstein while a Labour government minister."
"Bedfordshire police were unable to say whether they were assessing claims that Luton airport, which is in the force's area, was used by planes linked to Epstein to traffic women. Similarly, Essex police could not say whether they were assessing claims that Stansted airport had been used for such flights, with the former British prime minister Gordon Brown saying police should take action."
A national coordination group has been created to manage allegations connecting Jeffrey Epstein's trafficking of women to Britain and claims against his associates. The group is chaired by gold commander Louisa Rolfe and includes police experts on sexual offending to coordinate multiple investigations. At least three forces are assessing claims that emerged from US document releases, with more allegations expected. Thames Valley is evaluating two claims against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Surrey is assessing another; Mountbatten-Windsor denies wrongdoing. The Met is investigating Peter Mandelson for allegedly passing information to Epstein. Bedfordshire and Essex would not confirm airport-related enquiries.
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