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Lord Mandelson has been released on bail, the Metropolitan Police says, hours after his arrest on Monday on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The police confirmed that the 72-year-old man was released pending further investigation.

Mandelson arrived back at his London home at around 02:00 GMT after his release. The circumstances surrounding his arrest remain under investigation by the authorities.

This incident follows a series of high-profile arrests in the UK, including that of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was also taken into custody on suspicion of misconduct in public office earlier this month. According to BBC News, both cases have drawn significant public and media attention.

Further details regarding the nature of the alleged misconduct have not yet been disclosed, as the police continue their inquiries.