Peter Mandelson released on bail after arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Peter Mandelson has been released on bail after his arrest over claims he committed misconduct in public office during his friendship with the convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

The former British ambassador to the United States was seen returning home in a taxi and letting himself back into his London home at about 2am on Tuesday. A London Metropolitan police statement said he had been released on bail pending further investigation.

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