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Peter Mandelson arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office in North London.
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London Metropolitan Police confirm 72-year-old taken to police station for questioning.
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Authorities follow UK protocol by not publicly naming suspects, though Mandelson has been identified.
Peter Mandelson, former British ambassador to the United States, was arrested on Monday in England over alleged misconduct in public office, according to Fox News.
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The London Metropolitan Police confirmed the arrest, stating:
“Officers have arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in public office.”
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Mandelson was taken into custody in north London and is being interviewed at a police station.
In line with UK police practice, authorities did not name him publicly, but he has been previously identified as the suspect.
The investigation comes amid growing public interest in accountability for former public officials, though further details about the alleged misconduct have not yet been released.