Man Arrested in Misconduct Probe

Thames Valley Police are continuing an investigation into misconduct in public office after a man in his sixties from Norfolk was arrested on 19 February 2026. He was interviewed under caution and released under investigation on the same day.

Two addresses, one in Berkshire and one in Norfolk, were searched as part of the investigation. Thames Valley Police are working with the United States Department of Justice to gather further information and with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) in the UK.

The investigation is examining alleged misconduct following the release of files under the Epstein Files Transparency Act in the US. Thames Valley Police are also speaking with a number of witnesses, but cannot confirm their identities due to national guidance.

Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright said:

“Our misconduct in public office investigation is continuing. Misconduct in public office is a crime that can take different forms, making this a complex investigation. 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.

We are committed to conducting a thorough investigation into all reasonable lines of enquiry, wherever they may lead. We encourage anyone with information to get in touch with us through the normal non-urgent contact channels.

I understand the high level of interest in this work, but please be patient as we continue to actively progress our investigation. We will provide further updates to the public and media when appropriate.”

Thames Valley Police are also working with the National Police Chiefs’ Council and other police forces to coordinate the national policing response to the Epstein Files. As part of this, they are actively supporting national policing in contacting Epstein victims and survivors.

Update on assessment

In addition to the investigation into misconduct in public office, Thames Valley Police are ongoing with the assessment of reports that a woman was taken to an address in Windsor in 2010 for sexual purposes. They have engaged with the woman’s legal representative to confirm that, should she wish to report this to police, it will be taken seriously and handled with care, sensitivity and respect for her privacy and her right for anonymity.

Source: Thames Valley Police