Andrew Tate was sued by women who accused him of rape and assault

Social media influencer Andrew Tate has been sued by lawyers on behalf of four British women who have accused him of rape and sexual assault.

Lawyers on behalf of the women said the alleged victims are filing a lawsuit against Tate in the High Court in the United Kingdom after the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) decided not to prosecute in 2019 – Tate was served with civil case papers at his home in Romania on Wednesday.

McCue Jury and Partners said all four women claim Tate raped and assaulted them and are seeking “damages for the injuries they suffered as a result,” the influencer claims.

Three of the British accusers were the subject of an investigation by Hertfordshire Constabulary.

The Hertfordshire investigation was completed in 2019.

In a statement, the law firm said: “Three of the women who filed the civil claim reported to British police that Tate raped and physically assaulted them in 2014/2015.”

“Following a four-year investigation, Hertfordshire Police have referred the case to the CPS for prosecution. In 2019, the CPS decided not to prosecute.

“Despite additional evidence, the CPS has rejected the women’s recent requests to review its decision.”

A court in Romania ruled last month that a trial can begin in the influencer’s separate human trafficking case, in which he is also accused of rape and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women.

Tate, 37, is charged along with his brother, Tristan Tate. The men were initially arrested near Bucharest in December 2022.

They will be extradited to the UK following trial in Romania after Bedfordshire Police obtained a European arrest warrant over other separate allegations of rape and human trafficking.

These allegations, which the two brothers “unequivocally deny,” date from 2012-2015.

In a statement in March, Bedfordshire Police said: “As part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of rape and human trafficking, Bedfordshire Police has obtained a European arrest warrant for two men in their 30s.”

“We are cooperating with the authorities in Romania as part of this investigation and will provide an update in due course.”

A representative for the Tate brothers said they “unequivocally deny all allegations” and are “fully committed to contesting these allegations with unwavering resolve and determination.”

Additional reporting by PA.