Officers from the Metropolitan Police have conducted coordinated searches at two properties connected to Lord Peter Mandelson, with dramatic scenes unfolding outside his London home on Friday evening.
Boxes Removed from Camden Residence
At approximately 8.23pm, seven police officers were observed departing Lord Mandelson's residence in Camden, north London. Witnesses reported seeing one officer carrying a white cardboard box while another held a blue plastic container as they exited the property. The departure was captured by flashing cameras from reporters stationed outside, with the officers subsequently driving away in vehicles parked nearby.
Two Properties Targeted in Investigation
The Metropolitan Police confirmed that officers from its central specialist crime team executed two simultaneous warrants - one at the Camden address and another at a property in Wiltshire. These actions are part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of misconduct in public office offences.
The police statement specifically noted that the alleged offences involve a 72-year-old man, though authorities emphasized that no arrests have been made in connection with the investigation at this stage. The force declined to provide further details about the nature of the alleged misconduct or what items were removed from the properties.
Ongoing Specialist Investigation
This development represents a significant escalation in what appears to be a carefully coordinated operation by specialist crime investigators. The execution of warrants at two separate properties suggests authorities are pursuing multiple lines of inquiry in their examination of potential public office misconduct.
The presence of multiple officers and the removal of boxes from the Camden residence indicates investigators may be gathering documentary or physical evidence as part of their probe. The Metropolitan Police has not indicated when the investigation began or when further developments might be expected.
Lord Mandelson, a prominent political figure who has served in multiple high-profile government positions, has not publicly commented on the police activity at his properties. The investigation continues as authorities examine materials collected during Friday's coordinated searches.
