COPS have swooped on Lord Mandelson’s house as part of a probe into misconduct in a public office.

The ex-ambassador, 72, is accused of leaking sensitive government intelligence to paedophile Jeffrey Epstein – with cops seen at one of his properties earlier this month.

Peter Mandelson leaving his London home with police officers.Peter Mandelson leaving his London home todayCredit: Darren Fletcher

Police were seen arriving at his home this afternoon before the shamed ex-ambassador left in an unmarked car.

It comes just days after Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office at his Sandringham home on his 66th birthday.

While in custody, cops combed the ex-prince’s homes – including his former abode Royal Lodge – for 11 hours.

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