Scottish police probe ex-prince Andrew and Epstein’s Balmoral visit

Police in Scotland are conducting inquiries into the time Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, spent at the Royal Family’s Balmoral estate with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, authorities confirmed. Police Scotland said in a statement to Global News that the inquiries began after it received “information” and that the probe was at a “very early stage.″ 6:14 The former Prince Andrew takes police to court over Epstein files arrest Story continues below advertisement The department’s response came after U.K. newspaper The Daily Express reported the investigation and alleged the inquiries were related to claims that women were trafficked to the private estate in the Scottish Highlands.“All enquiries are evidence-led, with the needs of victim survivors at the heart of those enquiries,” the police force continued.“We would never confirm details of ongoing enquiries and it would be inappropriate to comment further.” 2:02 UK police expand investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor over potential sex crimes Police have not said what the inquiries concern or what information they are investigating. Get breaking National n...