Peter Mandelson arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office [View all]

Source: The Guardian

Mon 23 Feb 2026 12.11 EST
Last modified on Mon 23 Feb 2026 12.26 EST


Peter Mandelson has been arrested by detectives investigating claims he committed misconduct in public office during his friendship with the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Video footage showed him being driven away from his home in an unmarked car shortly after being escorted from his home by officers. The Metropolitan police have been investigating the alleged leaking by Mandelson of Downing Street emails and market-sensitive information to Epstein.

A police spokesperson said: “Officers have arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in public office.“He was arrested at an address in Camden on Monday, February 23 and has been taken to a London police station for interview. “This follows search warrants at two addresses in the Wiltshire and Camden areas.”

The former UK ambassador to the US is understood to believe he has not committed any offence.

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/23/peter-mandelson-arrested-on-suspicion-of-misconduct-in-public-office