Met reviews handling of allegations about Thomas Markle

Crime · London · First reported 24 Oct, 12:16 · Updated 22:05

The Metropolitan Police says it did not share allegations received in January 2019 about Thomas Markle Sr with other law enforcement agencies and is reviewing its handling of the letter. Philippine authorities are investigating separate allegations concerning child sexual abuse images, which Markle denies.

The Met says it received a letter in January 2019 alleging offending outside the UK. It passed the letter to the office of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex but did not share the allegations with other law enforcement agencies.
The force is reviewing its handling of the matter and considering a referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct. The watchdog told the Mirror it had not received a referral.
Philippine authorities are investigating allegations that child sexual abuse images were found at Thomas Markle Sr’s former home in Cebu. Markle denies possessing such material.
Philippine interior minister Jonvic Remulla said forensic analysis would be completed within a week, with a statement to follow. The FBI said it was aware of the allegations and would support Philippine authorities as appropriate.
Meghan said she had been assured the earlier allegations were being investigated and had prevented contact between her father and her children. Her spokesman subsequently accepted the Met’s January 2019 date after she initially recalled receiving the information in 2018.

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Key facts

Letter received: January 2019, according to Met records.
Met response: Reviewing its handling and considering a watchdog referral.
Forensic timetable: Philippine interior minister said analysis would be completed within a week.
Markle’s position: Denies the allegations concerning child sexual abuse images.