Police in the United Kingdom have reopened an investigation into sexual abuse allegations involving influencer Andrew Tate. Hertfordshire Constabulary confirmed it is reviewing claims of rape and sexual assault made by three women between 2014 and 2015. The case had previously been closed in 2019 after a four-year investigation.
The development follows a decision by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), which stated that a former detective constable could face gross misconduct proceedings over alleged failures in how the case was handled. Hertfordshire Constabulary said it is committed to ensuring that serious allegations are thoroughly and properly investigated, regardless of how much time has passed.
The IOPC also disclosed that two former detective sergeants who supervised the original investigation are being examined for possible misconduct. In a joint statement issued through their legal representatives, the three women welcomed the review, saying they have always wanted their complaints and supporting evidence to be fully and fairly assessed.
The accusers have since taken their claims to the High Court, alongside a fourth woman, alleging that the former kickboxer subjected them to sexual violence. One claimant also accused Tate of physical assault during incidents in 2015. Tate’s legal team has strongly denied all allegations, describing them as false and insisting that the claims lack merit. A spokesperson for the influencer also stated that the accusations remain unproven and are firmly rejected.
A civil trial related to the case is expected to begin in June this year. Meanwhile, the law firm McCue Jury & Partners, representing the three women, said the earlier decision by the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) not to bring criminal charges is currently under review through a victim’s right to review process. The CPS had previously concluded in September last year that the legal threshold required to file criminal charges had not been met.
Separately, Tate is also facing legal proceedings in Romania alongside his brother Tristan Tate, with both men denying any wrongdoing. The brothers are expected to be extradited to the UK after the conclusion of the Romanian case, following a European arrest warrant obtained by Bedfordshire Police over separate allegations involving different complainants. Those allegations, which the brothers have denied, date back to between 2012 and 2015.
