00:02Lord Mandelson has been released on bail, hours after his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in
00:08public office. The Metropolitan Police says a 72-year-old man was detained on Monday,
00:14then released pending further investigation. Officers are examining allegations that while
00:19a government minister, he passed market-sensitive information to Jeffrey Epstein. Search warrants
00:25were carried out at addresses in Camden and Wiltshire. Lord Mandelson has not commented
00:30publicly in recent weeks. It's reported that he denies criminal wrongdoing and says he was not
00:36motivated by financial gain. Police say consultations with the Crown Prosecution Service are continuing.
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