London, Feb. 23 -- Former UK ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson was arrested by the British Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following developments linked to his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, Euro News reported.

In a statement, the London Metropolitan Police said, "Officers have arrested a 72-year-old man on suspicion of misconduct in public office," without naming Mandelson. However, British media reports indicated that police had earlier searched multiple properties connected to the former Labour cabinet minister and European commissioner, and television footage showed him being driven away by officers.

The probe was reportedly launched earlier this month after the US Dep...