Andrew had challenged the Thames Valley Police warrants. Thames Valley Police acknowledged search warrants used to raid Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's homes were unlawful - court documents revealed the force feared they could have lost evidence if they asked the Palace first Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Andrew had challenged the Thames Valley Police warrants.S1

• Thames Valley Police acknowledged search warrants used to raid Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's homes were unlawful - court documents revealed the force feared they could have lost evidence if they asked the Palace firstS2