Former UK ambassador to US Peter Mandelson arrested amid Epstein probe

Former British ambassador to the U.S. Peter Mandelson was arrested by London police on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following

revelations over his ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.



Mandelson, 72, was fired from the most prestigious posting in Britain's diplomatic service in September, when the depth of his friendship with Epstein started to become clear.



Police earlier this month began a criminal investigation into Mandelson after Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government passed on communications between the former ambassador and Epstein.



The arrest means police suspect a crime has been committed but does not imply any guilt.



There was no immediate response from Mandelson's lawyers.