Two high-profile brothers have been arrested in relation to an investigation that has involved Hertfordshire police, after prosecutors authorised a large set of charges. The arrests took place in Miami on 18 July, and stem from allegations originally reported to Bedfordshire Police and Hertfordshire Constabulary.
What has happened
Andrew Tate, aged 39, and his brother Tristan Tate, aged 38, were detained by law enforcement in the United States at the weekend. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) had previously authorised additional charges after evidence was submitted by police, including material relating to alleged offending as far back as 2012.
The Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit has been leading inquiries into a number of reports made to Bedfordshire Police and Hertfordshire Constabulary.
Charges now authorised
| Suspect | Number of charges authorised |
|---|---|
| Andrew Tate | 42 |
| Tristan Tate | 17 |
That brings the combined total to 59 charges now authorised against the pair by the CPS.
Force response and appeals to the public
"Officers from our major crime unit have been working closely alongside the Crown Prosecution Service and both national and international law enforcement agencies as part of this complex investigation. We understand the interest that this case will generate, but we would urge the public not to speculate and to allow the legal process to be carried out correctly. There is no place for male violence against women and girls, and we will continue to work tirelessly to support victims and investigate all reports made to us."
The comment, given by Assistant Chief Constable Karena Thomas of Bedfordshire Police, underlines the cross-force and international aspects of the inquiry and stresses support for victims while the case proceeds through the criminal justice system.
What this means locally
Although the arrests were made overseas, the investigation has direct links to Hertfordshire and neighbouring counties because some of the allegations were reported to local forces here. Residents who may have information relevant to the inquiry are likely to be asked to come forward as the investigation develops.
- Investigations are being handled by the regional Major Crime Unit covering Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire.
- The CPS has authorised further charges following evidence submitted by police.
- Local communities are reminded not to speculate and to contact police with any information.
At this stage, no further details about the nature of each charge or the next legal steps have been published by the forces involved. The matter is likely to move through international legal processes following the arrests abroad.
InfoRadar will continue to follow enquiries and publish confirmed updates from Bedfordshire Police, Hertfordshire Constabulary and the Crown Prosecution Service as they become available. Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact the Major Crime Unit through official police channels.
