How long can Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor be held by UK police after arrest?

Politics
19 Feb 2026 • 8:16 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested on Thursday, 19 February, at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
  • Thames Valley Police detained him over allegations of misconduct in public office.
  • Police commentator Danny Shaw explained that a suspect can be held for a maximum of 96 hours, requiring multiple extensions from police and a magistrates’ court.
  • Shaw noted that most suspects are typically held for 12 or 24 hours before being charged or released.
  • He stressed the significance of the arrest, as it allows police to seize documents and carry out searches.

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