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Daily Mail
11 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Police foil terror plot on King's Guards: 'Lone wolf' stopped from carrying out attack on Britain's streets
Police have foiled a terror plot on the King's guards after a 'lone actor' caused a 'huge security scare'. The 20-year-old was arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon and arson in Slough last week at the Salt Hill Activity Centre, near Windsor Castle. It comes as military personnel at a barracks close by were warned not to leave the grounds in uniform, with the alert remaining in place for two days. A source told The Sun: 'The suspect is feared to have been plotting an attack. 'Police informed bosses at the barracks and measures were taken immediately despite him already being in custody. 'It was a huge security scare. But it was in the interests of everyone's safety.' Thames Valley Police confirmed that while in custody on Sunday, the man was re-arrested on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts. Counter terrorism Policing South East are now leading an investigation into the events which took place at Victoria Barracks - home to the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards. Police have confirmed they are stepping up patrols to reassure the public of their safety.
The Sun
15 hours ago
- The Sun
Cops foil suspected terror attack on soldiers protecting King Charles in ‘huge security scare'
POLICE have foiled a suspected terror attack on soldiers protecting King Charles. Military personnel at a barracks just a stone's throw from Windsor Castle were warned not to leave the grounds in uniform after a man was arrested. The alert remained in place for two days at Victoria Barracks, home to the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards. A source said: 'The suspect is feared to have been plotting an attack. " Police informed bosses at the barracks and measures were taken immediately despite him already being in custody. 'It was a huge security scare. But it was in the interests of everyone's safety.' Thames Valley Police first arrested the 20-year-old in Slough, Berks, last week on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon and arson at the nearby Salt Hill Activity Centre. While in custody on Sunday, he was re-arrested on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts. The investigation is now being led by Counter Terrorism Policing South East. The suspect is believed to be a 'lone actor' and no other arrests have been made. Police said they were stepping up patrols to reassure the public. The Ministry of Defence was approached for comment. Bargain Hunt star is jailed over plot involving priceless artwork and barbaric militant group 2
Daily Mail
4 days ago
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- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Man arrested after breaking into grounds of Windsor Castle near Kate and William's home
A man has been arrested after allegedly intruding into the grounds of Windsor Castle, close to the home of the Prince and Princess of Wales. The suspect in his 30s is reported to have accessed the estate in Berkshire around lunchtime on Sunday, it has today emerged. Both the Metropolitan Police and Thames Valley Police say investigations have been launched. The security scare comes near to the Windsor home shared by Prince William and Kate.
The Sun
5 days ago
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- The Sun
Gatwick in major security breach after ticketless maniac snuck through security to board Tui flight to Spain
GATWICK Airport suffered a major security scare when a maniac snuck through security and tried to get on a plane – before being tackled by hero passengers. William Jonzi, 24, followed a paying customer through the e-gates at the major international airport before attempting to jump on a flight with no documents last Wednesday morning. 4 4 4 The man was tackled to the floor when he 'went berserk' and began shouting while trying to board the TUI jet to Spanish holiday hotspot Palma de Mallorca at 6am. Jonzi snuck past cops and security by getting through the south terminal's automatic security gates with another passenger, who was unknowingly 'tailgated'. He then roamed freely airside before making his way to Gate 23, where the plane, operated by Ascend Airways on TUI's behalf, was about to depart. Jimmy McBride, who was on the flight to Spain, told The Sun he grabbed Jonzi and forced him to the ground in front of terrified children and families after spotting him acting erratically. The father, of Sussex, told The Sun he felt 'something was off' as Jonzi charged towards the 6am flight while shouting 'I've got to get on the plane'. He said: 'I grabbed him as he got two feet on the plane. He was trying to get on and get towards the passengers. 'He tried to come on with another woman and pretended her pram was his. 'The cabin crew had told him he wasn't coming on the flight. When he tried to get on, they told him, 'Sir, we've told you, you can't come on.' 'I caught him and got him to the ground, but the crew thought it was a fight and told me to get off him, as if I was beating him up for no reason.' The plane's crew are said to have held Jonzi at the front of the aircraft until the police arrived. Fellow passenger Dayna White, 29, was confronted by Jonzi as he tried to board the flight alongside her mother Andrea. The mum, who was looking forward to a 10-night family holiday, said: 'It was a bit concerning. "It's my first holiday with my child, so it wasn't a good experience. 'We're going to put a complaint in. He had been loitering around, so it's hardly as if it was a shock that he'd try to get on that plane.' The flight eventually took off at 8.20am – two hours and 20 minutes later than scheduled. Jonzi, of Croydon, South London, appeared at Crawley magistrates' court last Thursday and pleaded guilty to entering the protected security area of an airport without permission. He was fined £120 and ordered to pay £89 in costs and surcharges. Last year, we revealed how A week later, a Brit man managed to undetected. Tui sources said the plane was operated by another carrier, which was working with the police. Gatwick Airport declined to comment.
