Lord Peter Mandelson has been released under investigation following his arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office, police have confirmed.

The former Labour minister and European Commissioner had previously been subject to bail conditions, which have now been lifted according to police statements.

Mandelson, who served as a senior adviser to Tony Blair and held multiple Cabinet positions during the New Labour era, was arrested as part of an ongoing investigation. He is now being investigated without the restrictions that bail conditions would typically impose.

The specific details of the alleged misconduct have not been disclosed by authorities. Misconduct in public office is a common law offense that typically involves a public official willfully neglecting their duties or willfully misconducting themselves while acting in their official capacity.

Mandelson has not publicly commented on the investigation. The case remains active with no timeline provided for its conclusion.