Andrew Tate charged with rape in the UK

Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan face 21 charges between them

The charges include rape, actual bodily harm and human trafficking.

The Tate brothers are under investigation in Romania for a number of charges that they have denied.

The Crown Prosecution Service said "the domestic criminal matters in Romania must be settled first."

The CPS' decision comes after they received evidence from Bedfordshire Police regarding allegations that have been made in the UK.

They said that 38-year-old Andrew faces 10 charges. These are in connection with three alleged victims, and the charges include rape, actual bodily harm, human trafficking and controlling prostitution for gain.

Tristan, 36, faces 11 charges in connection with one alleged victim. The charges include rape, actual bodily harm and human trafficking.

A CPS spokesperson said: "We can confirm that we have authorised charges against Andrew and Tristan Tate for offences including rape, human trafficking, controlling prostitution and actual bodily harm against three women.

"These charging decisions followed receipt of a file of evidence from Bedfordshire Police.

"A European Arrest Warrant was issued in England in 2024, and as a result the Romanian courts ordered the extradition to the UK of Andrew and Tristan Tate.

"However, the domestic criminal matters in Romania must be settled first.

"The Crown Prosecution Service reminds everyone that criminal proceedings are active, and the defendants have the right to a fair trial.

"It is extremely important that there be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings."

The brothers are US-born, but moved to Luton in the UK with their mother following their parents' divorce.