Pippa Middleton’s father-in-law is under investigation in France over claims he raped a minor.

The rape is alleged to have taken place in 1998 or 1999 and was reported to police last year.

The multi-millionaire hotel owner and former racing driver was arrested by France’s Juvenile Protection Brigade while visiting the country on Tuesday, sources told Reuters.

He was released but remains under judicial control, which means prosecutors have attached certain restrictions on where he can go or who he can meet.

Under French law, a suspect being placed under formal investigation means prosecutors believe they have “serious or consistent evidence” that points towards a crime.

However, investigations can be dropped without leading to a trial.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/david-matthews-pippa-middleton-rape-minor-france-investigation-james-paris-a8283131.html