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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Dani Oh

US Embassy Worker With Diplomatic Protection Left UK Before Met Interviewed Him in Child-Image Probe

A US Embassy employee left Britain after allegations involving suspected indecent images of children emerged, with reports differing over his departure (Credit: Adam Derewecki/Pixabay)

A US embassy worker covered by diplomatic protection left Britain before he could be interviewed by the Metropolitan Police over suspected offences involving indecent images of children, it has emerged.

The staff member, who has not been named, was returned to the United States in August after allegations came to light, with conflicting accounts over how he departed and when UK authorities were told.

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