<div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>UK police say the ongoing investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is broad and could cover alleged sexual misconduct, as they made a fresh appeal for witnesses to come forward.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>The update comes about three months after the former prince was arrested at his Sandringham home in February.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>While he was released shortly after, police have continued their investigation into an allegation of misconduct in public office, after the US Justice Department released files that suggested he may have allegedly shared confidential information with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.</span></div></div><div><div id="adspot-mobile-medium"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><span>READ MORE: </span></strong><a href="https://www.9news.com.au/national/prime-minister-anthony-albanese-refuses-to-rule-out-changes-to-the-death-tax/b060a2f0-1450-407b-9bd7-769c187d2f61" rel="" target="_blank" title=""><strong><span>PM refuses to rule out changes to the 'death tax'</span></strong></a></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>In an update today, Thames Valley Police Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright told local media that misconduct in public office can cover a range of offences, including sexual misconduct and perverting the course of justice, as he appealed for fresh information from the public.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Police are reportedly concerned witnesses may believe investigators are only focusing on the allegation that Mountbatten-Windsor shared confidential information with Epstein.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Misconduct in public office is a crime that can take different forms, making this a complex investigation," Wright said.</span></div></div><div><div class="OUTBRAIN" data-reactroot="" data-src="//www.9news.com.au/national/andrew-mountbatten-windsor-police-clarify-investigation-into-former-prince-is-broad/1f359146-dca8-4659-acf9-edd8d46cc4de" data-widget-id="AR_5"></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"Our team of very experienced detectives are working meticulously through a significant amount of information that has come in from the public and other sources. </span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We are committed to conducting a thorough investigation into all reasonable lines of inquiry, wherever they may lead.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>"We encourage anyone with information to get in touch with us through the normal non-urgent contact channels, such as the Thames Valley police online portal."</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span>Police are working with the US Justice Department to receive as much information as possible.</span></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><em><span>More to come.</span></em></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><strong><em><span>NEVER MISS A STORY:</span></em></strong><span> </span><strong><em><span>Get your breaking news and exclusive stories first by following us across all platforms.</span></em></strong></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><ul><li><strong><em><span>Download the 9NEWS App here via</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://apps.apple.com/au/app/9news/id1010533727" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Apple</span></em></strong></a><span> </span><strong><em><span>and</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nineNewsAlerts.nine.com&hl=en_AU&pli=1" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>Google Play</span></em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em><span>Make 9News your preferred source on Google by</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://9.nine.com.au/8x987w" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>ticking this box here</span></em></strong></a></li><li><strong><em><span>Sign up to</span></em></strong><span> </span><a href="https://login.nine.com.au/edm?client_id=nineatnine" target="_blank"><strong><em><span>our breaking newsletter here</span></em></strong></a></li></ul></div></div><div class="block-content"><div class="styles__Container-sc-1ylecsg-0 goULFa"><span></span></div></div>
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