The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating Hertfordshire Constabulary’s handling of sex abuse allegations made against influencer Andrew Tate after the case was closed in 2019, the watchdog said.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said it was investigating a former Hertfordshire Constabulary detective constable for potential gross misconduct over alleged failings to investigate allegations of sexual abuse against Andrew Tate.
An IOPC spokesperson said: “We are independently investigating the actions and decision making of Hertfordshire Constabulary following multiple reports of sexual offending by a man, which was first reported to the force in 2015.
“Our investigation began following a voluntary conduct referral from the force in December 2023.
“As part of our investigation, we are investigating a former detective constable for potential gross misconduct, relating to alleged failures to properly investigate, and two former detective sergeants at the level of misconduct, who supervised the investigation.”
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Herts police have been approached for further comment.
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