US embassy child abuse suspect flown from UK
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A US embassy staffer accused of possessing indecent images of children was flown out of the UK in August without being questioned by British police.
The case follows a 2023 incident that raised UK concerns about US diplomatic immunity.
背景
The individual worked at the US embassy in Vauxhall, south west London, and though not a diplomat, he enjoyed the umbrella of diplomatic protection. US authorities made the Metropolitan Police aware on August 25 of an investigation into suspected offences in London relating to indecent images of children. The incident comes just two months after then-deputy prime minister David Lammy said he would raise concerns with Washington over the case of American fighter pilot Captain Jacob Wulfson, who avoided trial under English law after allegedly strangling a woman in Cambridge in 2023 while off duty.
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- 2023American fighter pilot Captain Jacob Wulfson allegedly strangled a woman in Cambridge while off duty. He was later tried by court martial on a US airbase, convicted of strangulation and sentenced to six months in prison, while being acquitted of sexual assault and aggravated sexual contact charges.
- Aug 25, 2026US authorities made the Metropolitan Police aware of an investigation they are conducting into suspected offences in London relating to indecent images of children.
- August 2026A US embassy staffer accused of possessing indecent images of children was detained at his south London flat and flown out of the UK without being first questioned by British police. US authorities raided the diplomat's London flat, seizing him and taking him to an American airbase for removal.
- Sep 13, 2026BBC News, London Business News and Belfast Telegraph report the US embassy staffer was flown out of the UK in August without being first questioned by British police.
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- US embassy spokesperson said the United States government expects all personnel to adhere to the highest standards of conduct, that they take these allegations seriously, and that they quickly informed UK law enforcement and took swift action.
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- UK government spokesperson said they expect all foreign diplomats in the UK to abide by UK laws, in the same way UK diplomats are expected to do so when posted overseas, and that as a US investigation is ongoing it would not be appropriate to comment further at this stage.
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- Downing Street said it was very concerning that Capt Wulfson's case had not been dealt with by the Crown Prosecution Service.
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The case is reportedly connected to an investigation into another individual in the US, according to The Sun. The man's seizure is reported to be related to an investigation into another individual in the US. The diplomat has not been reported to be subject to an extradition request. US personnel do not have powers of arrest in Britain. British ministers are understood to be discussing the circumstances of his removal with the US embassy. UK ministers are understood to be in contact with the US embassy over the incident.