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The IndependentFriday, 22 May 2026
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Police urge woman in Andrew sex claim to come forward
Detectives investigating former Duke of York for alleged misconduct in public office say ‘door is always open’ for any Epstein victims to come forward – including woman who alleged she was sent to UK for sex
The paper presents the story as a factual update on an active police investigation, focusing on the specific appeal to witnesses rather than re-litigating the broader scandal.
Following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor (formerly the Duke of York) earlier in the year for alleged misconduct in public office, Thames Valley Police are publicly appealing for victims linked to Jeffrey Epstein to provide testimony.
“door is always open”
“Factual reporting on investigation”
Palmer and Foden left out of England World Cup squad – but who is on the list?
A standard sports teaser focusing on high-profile omissions from the national football team.
Water quality alert ahead of bank holiday weekend heatwave
Walkers enjoy the sunshine and rising temperatures on the Thames at Wallingford, Oxfordshire yesterday
Juxtaposes a public health warning about river conditions against the expectation of warm bank holiday weather.
JET2 MAKES HOLIDAY PROMISE: ‘THE ONLY OIL TO WORRY ABOUT IS SUN OIL’
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