Police Reopen Inquiry into Andrew Tate Abuse Claims
Hertfordshire Constabulary has announced it will reopen its investigation into sexual abuse allegations made against Andrew Tate. The inquiry concerns alleged rape and sexual assault offences reported between 2014 and 2015.
This decision follows the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) initiating a review of how Hertfordshire Constabulary handled the claims against Tate, who denies all allegations.
Police Statement on Reinvestigation
The police force expressed its commitment to thoroughly and properly investigating serious allegations regardless of when they occurred. It stated:
"We are 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."
Hertfordshire Constabulary confirmed that it has made the decision to reinvestigate allegations made by women between 2014 and 2015 related to rape and sexual assault offences. However, the force noted:
"At this early stage it would be inappropriate to comment any further."
IOPC Investigation and Alleged Police Misconduct
The IOPC announced it would investigate Hertfordshire Constabulary's handling of allegations made by three women against Tate. The police watchdog indicated that a former detective constable may face gross misconduct proceedings for alleged failures to properly investigate the claims. Additionally, two former detective sergeants are under investigation for alleged misconduct.
Legal Responses and Civil Trial
In response to the IOPC's announcement, Andrew Tate's lawyer, Andrew Ford, stated:
"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."
The three women who allege sexual violence by Tate have brought their claims to the High Court alongside a fourth woman. The civil trial is scheduled for June this year.
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."
