Hertfordshire Constabulary reopens investigation into Andrew Tate abuse claims
Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c17veqk90nno
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“A police force being investigated over its handling of sexual abuse claims made against Andrew Tate has reopened its inquiry into the allegations.”
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— No evidence in archive to confirm or refute the claim about Hertfordshire Constabulary reopening the inquiry.
“Hertfordshire Constabulary said it would be reinvestigating the alleged rape and sexual assault offences which were reported between 2014 and 2015.”
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— No evidence in archive to verify the timeline of 2014-2015 allegations against Andrew Tate.
“The police force told the BBC it was 'committed to doing what is right and ensuring that allegations of such a serious nature are properly, thoroughly and fully investigated, no matter how long ago they occurred'.”
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“It confirmed that a decision has been made 'to reinvestigate allegations made by women between 2014 and 2015 relating to rape and sexual assault offences'.”
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“The three women who made the allegations against Tate said the decision to reopen the investigation was 'long overdue'.”
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“The police watchdog said that a former detective constable could face gross misconduct proceedings - relating to alleged failures to properly investigate - and that two former detective sergeants were being investigated for alleged misconduct.”
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“Andrew Ford, Tate's lawyer, said: 'The CPS decided in 2019 and again in 2025 to take no further action in relation to this case as there was insufficient evidence to charge.'”
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“The three women, who allege that Tate used sexual violence against them, have taken their claims to the High Court alongside a fourth woman. The civil trial is due to take place in June this year.”
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“A spokesperson for Tate told the BBC on Wednesday: 'Mr Tate continues to deny all allegations in the strongest possible terms. He will engage with any proper legal process in full, as he has consistently done.'”
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