Police obtain warrant to search Thomas Markle's devices in Philippines | BBC News

Philippine police have obtained a court warrant to examine devices seized from the former home of Thomas Markle, father of the Duchess of Sussex, in the Philippines. Earlier this month, reports said hundreds of images of child sexual abuse allegedly belonging to Thomas Markle Sr, 82, had been found at the property. Four boxes of material were handed to officers in Cebu by Thomas Markle Jr, Meghan's half-brother, last week. Thomas Markle Sr, who is now in the US, has strongly denied the allegations, calling them "sick lies".

• Police in Cebu obtained a warrant to examine seized devices
• Four boxes of computers, phones, hard drives and old videotapes were handed over
• Allegations were made by Thomas Markle Jr, which Thomas Markle Sr denies

Philippine police have obtained a warrant to examine devices seized from the former home of Thomas Markle, father of the Duchess of Sussex. Earlier this month, it was reported that hundreds of images of child sexual abuse allegedly belonging to Thomas Markle Sr, 82, had been found at the property in the Philippines. Four boxes of material, including computers, phones, hard drives and old videotapes, were handed to police by Meghan's half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr, last week. However, officers in Cebu needed a court warrant before they could examine the items. Thomas Markle Sr, who is now in the US, has strongly denied the allegations made by his son, describing them as "sick lies". Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #ThomasMarkle #BBCNews