Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has accused Thames Valley Police of taking personal items in searches of his home as he takes legal action against the force, it has been reported.
The former Duke of York, who is launching a bid to quash search warrants which led to his arrest, instructed lawyers after discovering officers had allegedly removed “private and confidential material unconnected to the criminal investigation”, the Telegraph reported.
Andrew was arrested on his 66th birthday earlier this year on suspicion of misconduct in public office following allegations he shared sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein during his time as the UK’s trade envoy.
The King stripped his brother of both his right to be a prince and his dukedom late last year over his association with the convicted sex offender.
Andrew has been granted permission to challenge whether Thames Valley Police acted lawfully over the searches relating to his arrest in February.
A judge at the Old Bailey issued warrants which allowed police to raid Andrew’s residence on the Sandringham estate and his former Windsor home, Royal Lodge.
On Monday, a judicial spokesperson confirmed a private hearing in Andrew’s legal claim is due to take place at 2pm on Thursday at the High Court, before Mr Justice Hilliard.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and Thames Valley Police have been contacted for comment.
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