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Andrew Tate, left, and his brother Tristan in 2024 (Alamy/PA)

The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating Hertfordshire Constabulary over its handling of alleged indecent child images and human trafficking evidence seized from Andrew Tate 's home in 2015.

The police watchdog is examining whether the original inquiry met national guidance, with a former detective constable facing potential gross misconduct proceedings over alleged failures to properly investigate.

Extradition documents show police allege 168 indecent images of a child were found on devices belonging to Tate following his arrest in Hitchin nine years ago.

British prosecutors are seeking the extradition of Andrew and Tristan Tate from the US to face charges including rape, sex trafficking, making indecent child images, and possessing extreme pornography.

Both brothers deny any wrongdoing and remain in US custody ahead of extradition hearings scheduled to take place in…