Andrew is arrested in bombshell raids on Windsor and Sandringham homes
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, Thames Valley Police said.Plain-clothes officers arrived at the Sandringham Estate in six unmarked police cars just after 8am. A spokesman said officers are searching an address in Norfolk - believed to be Wood Farm where he is exiled - and an address in Berkshire, likely to be Royal Lodge in Windsor, where he lived for more than 20 years until this month.'The man remains in police custody at this time', the spokesman said - but the force would not confirm where Andrew, who is celebrating his 66th birthday had been taken.Follow the latest updates below King Charles's statement in fullI have learned with the deepest concern the news about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and suspicion of misconduct in public office.What now follows is the full, fair and proper process by which this issue is investigated in the appropriate manner and by the appropriate authorities.In this, as I have said before, they have our full and wholehearted support and co-operation.Let me state clearly: the law must take its course.As this process continues, it would not be right for me to comment further on this matter. Meanwhile, my family and I will continue in our duty and service to you all.Charles R.Breaking:King Charles: 'Law must take its course' following Andrew's arrestBreaking:Queen Camilla arrives at public engagement after Andrew's arrestROBERT JOBSON: The monarchy may not survive Andrew's arrest Keir Starmer piles pressure on Andrew to speak to investigatorsAnybody who has any information should testify. So whether it's Andrew or anybody else, anybody who has got relevant information should come forward to whatever the relevant body is, in this particular case we're talking about Epstein, but there are plenty of other cases.Anybody who has got information relating to any aspect of violence against women and girls has, in my view, a duty to come forward, whoever they are.Andrew's arrest is unprecedented but royals have had day in courtBuckingham Palace 'ready to support' police over Andrew allegationsWhat is misconduct in public office? And what is the punishment?Holders of judicial and quasi-judicial office; Judges, magistrates, registrars and coronersPolice constables Police community support officers Immigration officersElected officials; MPs, councillors, ministers or mayorsCivil servantsPrison staffArmy officersChurch of England bishopsAndrew's role as UK trade envoy to come under spotlightEverything you need to know following Andrew's arrestHaving been taken into police custody - although there is no mention of where he is - the former Duke of York will no doubt be questioned by officers todayBefore and during any interview, he will be able to seek legal advice and have a lawyer presentHe can be held by police for up to 24 hours without charge, although police can apply for extensions to this limit up to an absolute maximum of 96 hoursAnything Andrew does say during interview can be sent to the CPS as part of the force's case, once investigators have finished gathering evidenceIt is the CPS who will then decide whether the royal will be charged with any offenceMisconduct in public office is classed as one of the most serious offences in British law, carrying a maximum sentence of life in prisonBut Andrew will only face this if he is charged, tried and convicted in a court of lawWhat now for Sarah Ferguson?
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Andrew is arrested in bombshell raids on Windsor and Sandringham homes: Live updates
