The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating how Hertfordshire Constabulary handled sexual abuse allegations made against social media influencer Andrew Tate by three women. The case was closed in 2019 after a four-year investigation due to insufficient evidence, as reported by all sources.
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The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating how Hertfordshire Constabulary handled sexual abuse allegations against Andrew Tate by three women. The case was closed in 2019 due to insufficient evidence but has been reopened following a voluntary conduct referral from the constabulary.
- IOPC examining actions of former detectives for potential misconduct
- Three women allege sexual abuse between 2013 and 2015, claims Tate denies
- Civil proceedings scheduled to begin in June, with allegations including assault with a gun and belt
- CPS decided not to pursue criminal action in 2019 and again in 2025
- Hertfordshire police committed to thorough reinvestigation of alleged rape and sexual assault offences
The IOPC is examining the actions of a former detective constable for potential gross misconduct and two former detective sergeants for alleged misconduct in their supervision of the investigation. The women allege that Tate sexually abused them between 2013 and 2015, claims he denies.
The three women have taken their case to the High Court, with civil proceedings scheduled to begin in June. According to court documents cited by BBC, Tate is accused of holding a gun to a woman's face and assaulting another with a belt and throat grabs. The Guardian adds that other alleged victims claim he strangled them during sex while making threatening remarks.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) decided not to pursue criminal action in 2019 and again in 2025, as stated by Tate's lawyer Andrew Ford across all sources. The women's legal team is currently pursuing a victim's right to review of the CPS decision, per Sky News.
The IOPC investigation began following a voluntary conduct referral from Hertfordshire Constabulary in December 2023. The watchdog emphasized that it is independently investigating the actions and decisions made by the constabulary during the original probe.
Hertfordshire police have announced they will reinvestigate alleged rape and sexual assault offences against Tate, citing previous failures in 2014 and 2015. In a statement, the force expressed its commitment to thoroughly investigating allegations of such serious nature, no matter how long ago they occurred.
The three alleged victims released a joint statement expressing their hope that the mistakes of the past will be corrected and that this reinvestigation will lead to Tate facing criminal justice. Matthew Jury, managing partner at McCue Jury & Partners representing the alleged victims, praised the women's relentless pursuit of justice and highlighted evidence indicating improper management of the initial investigation.
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