Surrey Police have discovered no evidence that allegations of historic sexual offences and human trafficking against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor were previously reported to the force, despite claims contained in a redacted document spanning 1994 to 1996.
The force examined its records using limited details available after becoming aware of allegations within US Department of Justice files relating to Jeffrey Epstein released recently. Police confirmed the search of their archives revealed no prior complaints matching the allegations had been lodged with Surrey Police.
An FBI report dated July 2020 contained within the released materials made allegations of sexual abuse naming the former prince and convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell in connection with alleged incidents in Surrey during the mid-1990s, specifically in Virginia Water.
The allegations originated from an anonymous tip claiming a woman was held down on a table and subjected to electric shocks by Maxwell whilst Andrew and other men observed. The identity of the complainant remains unknown, and GB News has been unable to independently verify the claims made at the time of publication.
Surrey Police is now encouraging anyone possessing information relating to these claims to make contact either through their online reporting system or by calling 101. The force emphasized it will work with law enforcement agencies through the national coordination group to obtain additional information that may assist enquiries.
A Surrey Police spokesperson stated: “We take all reports of child and sexual abuse seriously and therefore, as with any other matter, should new and relevant information be brought to our attention, including any information resulting from the release of materials in the US, we will assess it.”
The spokesperson added: “Where relevant, and via the national coordination group, we will engage with law enforcement agencies to obtain access to further information which may support our enquiries.”
Police emphasized the importance of objective assessment without speculation. “It is important that any information is reviewed objectively and without speculation,” the spokesperson stated.
The National Crime Agency confirmed it is supporting policing through the NPCC’s national coordination group to enable a full and independent assessment of information released in the FBI Epstein files. An NCA spokesperson told GB News: “A number of police forces are currently assessing allegations that have emerged following the publication of the FBI Epstein files.”
The NCA added: “We are supporting policing through the NPCC’s national coordination group, to enable a full and independent assessment of the information released. This will support forces to understand any potential impact arising from the millions of documents that have been made publicly available.”
The spokesperson concluded: “As these matters are at an early stage, it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.”
The coordination between multiple law enforcement agencies reflects the scale of documents released by US authorities and the need for systematic assessment of allegations spanning multiple jurisdictions and decades. Surrey Police’s appeal for witnesses represents the first step in determining whether additional evidence exists beyond the FBI file contents.
