The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that two properties linked to Lord Peter Mandelson are being searched as part of an investigation connected to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein. Officers executed search warrants at addresses in Camden, north London, and Wiltshire. Mandelson has not been arrested and investigators have said enquiries remain ongoing.
The searches come shortly after millions of Epstein-related files were released by the US Department of Justice, which included emails involving Mandelson. The investigation is focused on possible misconduct in public office, with allegations that Mandelson may have shared sensitive government information with Epstein during the financial crisis.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Hayley Sewart of the Met’s Central Specialist Crime team confirmed that search warrants had been executed at both properties. She said the searches are part of a wider investigation and that the process will take time, requiring significant evidence gathering and analysis.
Witnesses reported seeing boxes being removed from Mandelson’s Camden property, while police cars were parked outside his Wiltshire residence. Officers also searched vehicles at the London address. The searches highlight the seriousness of the investigation, though police have reiterated that Mandelson is cooperating and has not been detained.
The case has sparked political attention, with questions raised about Mandelson’s past government roles and his connections to Epstein. The fallout has also reached Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who faces scrutiny over how the government is handling the scandal.
The investigation is expected to be lengthy and complex. While no charges have been brought against Mandelson, the searches mark a significant step in the inquiry. The outcome could have wide implications, not only for Mandelson but also for the broader political establishment, given Epstein’s history of connections with influential figures.
