It was unclear when the release could occur, as the former prince was arrested last week on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The govt has made clear it does not want to interfere in the inquiry. Mandelson was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office on Monday. Mandelson is being probed over allegations that he sent sensitive documents to the late US sex offender when he was a minister, including during the 2008 financial crash. Police have not specified which documents are part of the probe.

Source: The Times February 24, 2026 21:48 UTC