Surrey Police are scrutinising allegations of child sexual abuse that have been linked to a network associated with disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. The force confirmed it has launched an investigation following claims from two women who say they were victims of attacks in Britain, which are detailed within the recently unsealed documents related to Epstein's case.
The alleged incidents date back to the 1980s and 1990s, with one reported to have taken place in Surrey and others in the Berkshire area. The historic nature of these claims underscores the long-lasting impact on victims who have had to muster the courage to come forward decades later.
Since the unsealing of numerous documents related to Epstein's case, international attention has focused on his operations in the United States. However, the emergence of these UK allegations suggests a broader geographical scope of the alleged abuse than previously confirmed by law enforcement agencies here.
Surrey Police have indicated they are gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses and determining the veracity of the claims made by the two women as part of their ongoing investigation. The force has not provided further details about the specific nature of the allegations or those involved due to the sensitive and ongoing nature of the inquiry.