Key facts
- An American diplomat was reportedly flown out of the UK by US officials after allegations of possessing indecent images of children.
- US authorities allegedly conducted the seizure without informing British police.
- The incident occurred in August, with the diplomat reportedly taken to an American airbase for removal.
- UK ministers are in contact with the US embassy over the matter.
- The Metropolitan Police confirmed they were made aware of the investigation by US authorities on August 25 and are liaising with them.
US officials are reported to have "secretly flown" an American diplomat out of the UK after he was accused of possessing indecent images of children. The diplomat was allegedly seized from his London flat by US authorities last month and taken to an American airbase for removal, without British police being formally notified or a request for extradition being made.