Police search two properties as part of Peter Mandelson investigation

Police confirmed it was investigating him over allegations relating to files appearing to show him sharing government information with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein

Peter Mandelson (Jonathan Brady/PA)

Britain's Metropolitan Police are searching two properties linked to Peter Mandelson as part of their investigation into the politician for alleged misconduct in public office.

It comes after the Met confirmed it was investigating him over allegations relating to files appearing to show him sharing government information with paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein during the financial crash.