The Mental Health Act has led to the sectioning of a 19-year old man arrested at Windsor Castle for allegedly being armed with a crossbow.
This comes just as the police increased security at Queen Elizabeth’s home following an apparent burglary on Christmas Day.
According to police, the man was from Southampton and was taken into custody on suspicion of violating or trespassing on a protected location as well as possession of an offensive weapon.
After an evaluation, officers decided to place him under section of the Mental Health Act. He remains under the care and supervision of doctors.
Police increased security after yesterday’s scare and placed armed officers on alert. A surveillance vehicle was also spotted at castle grounds.
The man, according to police sources was equipped with a crossbow. He also used a rope ladder for climbing a steel fence.
After scaling an outer wall, it is believed that he wandered the gardens around 8.30am. He later set off an alarm. In minutes, the scene was covered by armed response teams who raced on to the site.
It’s not known how the intruder reached the Queen and her private quarters. The intruder was not seen entering any building and police quickly dismissed any terror motive.
After an intrusion, a police officer stands watch outside Windsor Castle.
This morning, Windsor Castle was more secure after an intruder broke into its grounds on Christmas Day.
After an intrusion, a Windsor Castle police officer is seen standing outside.
A 19-year old man from Southampton was arrested last night on suspicion that he had ‘breach of trespass’ at a site protected by law and also in possession of an offensive firearm.
Crossbows, also known as “lethal but legal”, are available for purchase online and do not require any registration or licence.
After the initial security alert, Princess Charles and Camilla were welcomed to Windsor by the Queen.
Prince Edward and Sophie were soon followed by their children Lady Louise (18) and Viscount Severn (14)
Charles, Edward, and their wives were photographed later as they made it to St George’s Chapel on the grounds of Castle.
It is believed that the Queen skipped the service because she made a personal decision. The Royals had then all gathered for lunch.
Christmas Day, Tourists can take photographs at Windsor Castle at Windsor (England) by standing in front of Henry VII gate
For the Christmas Matins Service at Windsor Castle, the Prince of Wales, Duchess and Earl of Cornwall, the Earl & Countesss of Wessex, and the Duke & Duchess Of Gloucester are all in attendance.
In her Christmas message to Prince Philip, the Queen paid an emotional tribute while sitting alongside a frame of their royal couple picture (pictured).
Monarch 95, reflecting on the year of her personal loss in deeply personal Christmas messages. This was her first post since Prince Philip’s funeral.
He was as mischievous and curious as he looked when he first met me. She agreed.
According to a Palace source, the intruder was captured and the police arrived on the scene in no time. However, there’s a chill over the possibility of what might have been.
According to one source, security controllers who were watching the CCTV footage couldn’t believe their luck when they saw the man with what looked like a crossbow and called the police.
Matthew Barber, Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner said that the suspect was taken into custody as soon as possible and hadn’t entered any building.
“I spoke to Chief Constable. We want assurances on security.
The suspect was brought to Maidenhead Police Station. The incident is thought to have been at least the third serious security breach at Windsor over the past year.
Five of the intruders managed to make it onto royal grounds, with two breaches occurring days apart in April.
After claiming to be Prince Andrew’s fiancee, one woman was granted entry into Prince Andrew’s Royal Lodge.
One woman, who banged on the car windows of Prince Andrew and shouted at him last week as he drove between Royal Lodge and Castle was detained.
Edward and Sophie were joined by Lady Louise (the daughter of Edward) and James, the son of Viscount Severn. Before moving into the service, the royals were welcomed at the door by the Dean.
The Duke and Duchess arrive at St George’s Chapel for the Christmas Day service.
Prince William’s 21st Birthday Party was gatecrashed by a comedy terrorist
It isn’t the security breach that was alleged to have occurred on the Windsor Castle grounds.
Aaron Barschak was a self-described “comedy terrorist” who gained national fame gatecrashing the 21st birthday celebration of Prince William at Windsor.
Barschak was dressed in a pink gown, with a fake beard, and wearing a turban similar to Osama Bin Laden’s.
Aaron Barschak was a self-described “comedy terrorist” who gained national recognition by closing down William’s 21st anniversary party at Windsor. Barschak donned a pink gown, false beard, and a turban similar to Osama Bin Laden during the event.
He flashed his merkin to the people outside and climbed the castle walls before entering the party of the young prince.
Sources told The Guardian at the time that CPS lawyers decided there was ‘insufficient evidence’ to charge Barschak for one or more of four offences – burglary, threatening behaviour, criminal trespass and assault.
He was told he wouldn’t face any action and the comedian terrorist claimed that his stunt earned him fame.
He said that he doesn’t talk to his friends any more in an interview with LBC News. They are far too popular for me. It’s quite a strain to have people walk up to me on the streets.
He was told he wouldn’t face any action and the comedian terrorist claimed that his stunt earned him fame
Barschak stated that he was interrogated and led to a police checkpoint after breaking into the property. But he was eventually allowed access to the party zone after telling what the Met Police called a ‘credible’ story.
An investigation into the incident resulted in at least nine police officers being placed under disciplinary supervision.
Chief Inspector Mark Goddard (a top officer in charge of Windsor security) was dismissed.