LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - British police said on Wednesday they had asked the government not to release some documents relating to Peter Mandelson, the former UK ambassador to Washington, over
UK Police Request Government to Delay Release of Mandelson Documents
Investigation into Peter Mandelson
LONDON, Feb 4 (Reuters) - British police said on Wednesday they had asked the government not to release some documents relating to Peter Mandelson, the former UK ambassador to Washington, over concerns it could undermine their ongoing investigation.
Allegations of Misconduct
On Tuesday police launched an investigation into Mandelson over alleged misconduct in public office, following claims that he leaked market-sensitive information to the late sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein while a government minister.
Police Statement on Document Release
"When approached by the UK Government today with their intent to publish material, we reviewed it immediately and advised that the release of specific documents could undermine our current investigation," Metropolitan Police Commander Ella Marriott said in a statement.
"We therefore asked them not to release certain documents at this time," she added.
(Reporting by William James; editing by David Milliken)
