Surrey Police investigating child sex abuse allegations after Epstein files release

Key developments are emerging from the global stage. Surrey Police investigating child sex abuse allegations after Epstein files release11 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on GoogleBBCSurrey Police says it is investigating two separate allegations of "non-recent child sexual abuse" following the release of the Epstein files. The force says that one relates to locations in Surrey and Berkshire in the mid 1990s to 2000. The other relates to the mid to late 1980s in west Surrey.

No arrests have been made, it added. In a statement, police said it took "all reports of sexual offending seriously and will work to identify any reasonable lines of inquiry". This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.

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The development has drawn wide international attention, with diplomatic circles watching closely.