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7 days ago
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UK Man Arrested For Trespassing On Windsor Castle Grounds: Police
A man has been arrested for allegedly trespassing at Windsor Castle, Thames Valley Police reported. The incident occurred around 1 pm on Sunday when the man entered a restricted area. Metropolitan Police officers quickly intercepted the man before he accessed inner castle grounds. A man has been arrested for allegedly trespassing on restricted grounds at Windsor Castle, according to a report by the BBC citing Thames Valley Police. The incident occurred around 1 pm local time on Sunday when the man, believed to be in his 30s, entered a protected area of the royal residence. He was quickly intercepted by Metropolitan Police officers stationed at the site and was prevented from accessing the inner grounds of the castle. The man was arrested on suspicion of trespass under the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act, a law that makes it a criminal offence to unlawfully enter designated protected sites. He was also found in possession of suspected Class A drugs. Authorities said the man has been released on bail while investigations continue. Windsor Castle, one of the official residences of the British royal family, remains under tight security, especially following past incidents involving breaches of palace grounds.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
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Intruder arrested in Windsor Castle grounds
An intruder has been arrested for breaking into restricted grounds at Windsor Castle, police have said. Thames Valley Police said the man allegedly entered "restricted grounds" at the royal residence at just after 13:00 BST on Sunday. The force said he was "quickly challenged" by Metropolitan Police officers and did not enter the inner grounds of the castle. The Met said the man, aged in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of trespass on a protected site and possession of class A drugs. Thames Valley Police said the man had been bailed and an investigation was ongoing. A spokesperson said: "At just after 1pm on Sunday, a man entered restricted grounds at Windsor Castle. "He was quickly challenged by Met police officers and arrested. He did not enter the inner grounds of Windsor Castle." It is a criminal offence to trespass on a protected site under the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. King Charles attends horse show at Windsor Castle Windsor Castle chapel employee stole from collection 'Amazing atmosphere' at Windsor Castle Iftar event Burglars steal two vehicles from Windsor Castle estate
