Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has accused Thames Valley Police of taking personal items during raids this summer, it has been reported. Mr Mountbatten-Windsor is aiming to take Thames Valley Police to court over allegations that searches of his homes may have broken the law, it was revealed this week.According to The Telegraph, the former Duke of York discovered investigators had taken some personal items unconnected to the criminal investigation he was under.The outlet also reports he is challenging whether the granting of the warrant itself was lawful. His former property, Royal Lodge in Windsor, and current Sandringham Estate residence, Marsh Farm, were searched in February.Thames Valley Police confirmed that, following Mr Mountbatten-Windsor’s request for a judicial review into his arrest over alleged Jeffrey Epstein links, a UK hearing will take place on Thursday.His application for a review is said to have been made earlier this year and recently approved by a High Court judge.The force has asked the court to consider the impact of releasing documents relating to the proceedings on the administration of justice, including the proper progress of the criminal investigation.A spokesman told GB News this week: “Whilst our investigation into misconduct in public office continues, we are engaged in legal proceedings in relation to warrants previously obtained from the Central Criminal Court.Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has accused Thames Valley Police of taking personal items during raids this summer, it has been reported | GETTY”As these legal proceedings are currently ongoing, it would be inappropriate for us to comment further.”With the hearing expected in days, a friend of the former duke said he is “incredibly buoyant” and “really upbeat” with the news.”He is utterly convinced that one day he will be completely exonerated. He thinks this is the first step towards that,” they told The Sun.Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested earlier this year on the morning of his 66th birthday | REUTERSHe was subsequently released under investigation and has consistently denied any wrongdoing.After being driven to Aylsham Police Station, about 40 miles away, he was questioned for almost 12 hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office, before eventually being released under investigation.The investigation centres on the allegation that Mr Mountbatten-Windsor abused his position as Britain’s trade envoy between 2001 and 2011 by passing confidential government information to Jeffrey Epstein.GB News has approached Thames Valley Police and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s office for comment.