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Surrey police launch investigation into UK Epstein abuse allegations
TL;DR
Surrey police have initiated a criminal investigation into historic child sexual abuse allegations linked to Jeffrey Epstein after two women reported incidents from the 1980s and 1990s. This marks the first British police inquiry into Epstein-related claims of harm against females.
Key points
- Surrey police launched a criminal investigation into child sexual abuse allegations
- Two women reported historic attacks from the 1980s and 1990s
- One allegation occurred in Surrey, another related to the Windsor estate
- This is the first British police inquiry into Epstein-related claims
- Police are searching for evidence and have interviewed the alleged victims
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Surrey police have launched a criminal investigation into allegations of child sexual abuse after two women came forward to say they were the victims of attacks in Britain detailed in the Epstein files.
The force said the claims were historic, dating to the 1980s and 1990s, with one in Surrey and allegations concerning Berkshire understood to relate to the Windsor estate.
The Surrey investigation is the first by British police related to Epstein examining alleged harm against females.
The force was understood to be searching for evidence to prove or disprove the claims and has interviewed the alleged victims.
In a statement Surrey police, which covers an area south of London, said: “Following the release of files relating to Jeffrey Epstein by the US Department of Justice, we are investigating two separate allegations of non-recent child sexual abuse.
“One report relates to locations in Surrey and Berkshire in the mid-1990s to 2000. The other relates to the mid- tolate-1980s in west Surrey.”
It was understood that no potential suspects have yet been interviewed, and there have been no arrests.
The force had been considering whether a full criminal investigation was needed for several months after material was published in the Epstein files in December 2025.
In February the force appealed for witnesses, and said: “Following the US Department of Justice Epstein file release in December 2025, Surrey police became aware of a redacted report alleging non-recent human trafficking and sexual assaults on a minor in Virginia Water, Surrey, between 1994 and 1996.
“After reviewing our systems using the limited information available to us, we found no evidence of the Surrey-related allegations being reported to Surrey police.”
Publicity about the allegations led people to come forward and claim to have information. In February Surrey police said: “We have received several reports as a result [of the appeal for witnesses], which we are in the process of reviewing.”
The Guardian understands that two of those reports were from women who said they were the victims mentioned in the Epstein files. After statements were taken Surrey police announced their criminal investigation.
Child abuse specialists in the force’s public protection team are leading the investigation.
Documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein, the disgraced financier and sex offender, and his associates have been published on the US Department of Justice (DoJ) website.
Surrey are the third British police force criminally investigating after revelations in the Epstein files.
Q&A
What are the details of the child sexual abuse allegations in Surrey?
The allegations involve two women who reported being victims of attacks in the 1980s and 1990s, with one incident occurring in Surrey and another related to the Windsor estate in Berkshire.
Why is the Surrey police investigation significant?
This investigation is significant as it is the first by British police examining alleged harm against females linked to Jeffrey Epstein.
What actions have Surrey police taken in this investigation?
Surrey police have begun searching for evidence to support or refute the claims and have already interviewed the alleged victims.
When did the allegations related to Jeffrey Epstein come to light?
The allegations were brought to light following the release of files related to Jeffrey Epstein by the US Department of Justice.
