Scotland Yard confirms it has 'liaised with' US counterparts over allegations Jeffrey Epstein trafficked a teenage girl to London for sex

Scotland Yard has confirmed it has “liaised with” its US counterparts over allegations that a teenage girl was trafficked to London for sex by the billionaire financier Jeffrey Epstein.

In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said it had been in touch with “other law enforcement organisations” over the claims that the 17-year-old was brought to the capital in 2001 where she alleges she had sex with the Duke of York. 

The statement also confirmed that Met Police officers interviewed the complainant in 2015, but decided not to proceed to a full criminal investigation following advice from the Crown Prosecution Service. 

Commander Alex Murray, Specialist Crime, said: “In July 2015 the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) confirmed it had received an allegation of non-recent trafficking for sexual exploitation.

“The allegation was made against a US national, Jeffrey Epstein, and a British woman.

“It related to events outside of the UK and an allegation of trafficking to central London in March 2001.

“The MPS always takes any allegations concerning sexual exploitation seriously.

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“Officers assessed the available evidence, interviewed the complainant and obtained early investigative advice from the Crown Prosecution Service.

“Following the legal advice, it was clear that any investigation into human trafficking would be largely focused on activities and relationships outside the UK.

“We therefore concluded that the MPS was not the appropriate authority to conduct enquiries in these circumstances and, in November 2016, a decision was made that this matter would not proceed to a full criminal investigation.

“In August 2019, following the death of Jeffrey Epstein the MPS reviewed the decision making and our position remains unchanged. 

“The MPS has liaised with other law enforcement organisations but has not received a formal request asking for assistance in connection with this allegation.”