Surrey police launch investigation into UK Epstein abuse allegations
Surrey police have initiated a criminal investigation into historical allegations of child sexual abuse linked to Jeffrey Epstein. Two women have come forward claiming they were victims of attacks detailed in recently released Epstein files. This marks the first British police investigation focusing on alleged sexual harm against females in connection with Epstein.
- ▪The allegations date back to the 1980s and 1990s, with incidents reported in Surrey and Berkshire.
- ▪Surrey police are searching for evidence to support or refute the claims and have already interviewed the alleged victims.
- ▪This investigation follows the release of Epstein-related documents by the US Department of Justice.
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Surrey police said the claims dated to the 1980s and 1990s, with one in Surrey and allegations concerning Berkshire understood to relate to the Windsor estate. Photograph: US Justice Department/ReutersView image in fullscreenSurrey police said the claims dated to the 1980s and 1990s, with one in Surrey and allegations concerning Berkshire understood to relate to the Windsor estate. Photograph: US Justice Department/ReutersJeffrey EpsteinSurrey police launch investigation into UK Epstein abuse allegationsForce say two women have come forward alleging they were victims of attacks detailed in Epstein filesVikram Dodd Police and crime correspondentTue 19 May 2026 13.20 EDTLast modified on Tue 19 May 2026 13.21 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleSurrey police have launched a criminal…
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