Peter Mandelson arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office amid Epstein files fallout

Lord Peter Mandelson leaving his home in Wiltshire. (Ben Birchall/PA Images via Getty Images)

(LONDON) -- Lord Peter Mandelson has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, police said Monday.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police issued a statement, saying, "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 and has been taken to a London police station for interview. This follows search warrants at two addresses in the Wiltshire and Camden areas."

Mandelson is a former U.K. ambassador to the United States.

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