Met Police says it received letter about Meghan Markle's father in 2019 but didn't share with other agencies
The London Metropolitan Police confirmed they received a letter in 2019 containing allegations against Thomas Markle, Meghan Markle's father, but did not share it with other agencies. This follows revelations that Meghan Markle was warned about allegations regarding child sexual abuse material found at her father's former home.
Why it matters
The story highlights potential institutional failures in police information sharing and adds to the ongoing public scrutiny surrounding the British Royal Family.
Thomas Markle denied the allegations as "sick lies". ( Supplied: GMB )
London's Metropolitan Police has confirmed it received a letter with "a number of claims" against Meghan Markle's father in January 2019.
A spokesperson said the Met Police did not share the letter with other agencies.
It comes amid allegations that child sexual abuse material was found at Thomas Markle's former home in the Philippines.
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In a statement received by the ABC, a spokesperson for the Met Police said the letter contained "a number of claims about alleged offending outside the United Kingdom".
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