Shocking video showing a crossbow-wielding man threatening to ‘assassinate the Queen in revenge for 1919 Amritsar massacre’ has emerged – after a 19-year-old who scaled Windsor Castle’s spiked fence was sectioned.
The footage which was obtained by The Sun shows the man, thought to be The suspect is holding a black crossbow, and making threats to the camera with a distortion of his voice.
Jaswant Sharma Chail posted the recorded video to Snapchat at 8.06am Christmas Day. It was uploaded 24 minutes prior to a police officer removing a suspect from Windsor Castle.
Known to friends as Jas, he used a filter to distort his voice and wore a disturbing hoodie and mask – an outfit thought to be inspired by Star Wars
He said, “I’m sorry.” He said, “I’m sorry for the things I did and will do.” I’ll attempt to assassinate Elizabeth the Queen of Royal Family. This is revenge against those who were killed in the Jallianwala Bagh massacre of 1919.
It is also a way of vengeance for people who were humiliated, killed or discriminated against because they are of their race. My name is Jaswant Singh Chail, and I am a Sith. Jaswant Singh Chail was my name, and Darth Jones is mine.
Sith might refer to Star Wars villains while Darth Jones could be related to James Earl Jones, who voiced Darth Vader. In the background, you can see a frame of Star Wars character Darth Magus.
British forces killed 1,200 and 379 of the protesters were wounded in Jallianwala Bagh, which was also called Massacre of Amritsar.
Alongside the video a message was also sent on Snapchat which said: ‘I’m sorry to all of those who I have wronged or lied to.
‘If you have received this then my death is near. Please share this with whoever and if possible get it to the news if they’re interested.’
Police have yet to identify the suspect. He was seen on CCTV wandering around the garden after climbing an outer wall. He was later sectioned under the Mental Health Act.
Scotland Yard said detectives were examining the footage which was posted on social media before the Christmas Day incident at the Queen’s Berkshire home.
Shocking video showing a crossbow-wielding man threatening to ‘assassinate the Queen in revenge for 1919 Amritsar massacre’ has emerged
After the intruder was taken into custody in the castle grounds, police confirmed that a crossbow had been found. This occurred while the queen was at her residence.
It is not known if the intruder (who has yet to be identified) was known to have made threats against any Royal Family members before this week.
And sources say that once he had gained access to the royal estate, the teenager ‘didn’t know what to do with himself’ and was quickly arrested.
However, it’s clear that this matter is being investigated seriously. Metropolitan Police has informed Home Office about the incident and is currently investigating.
A Scotland Yard spokesman said: ‘Following the man’s arrest, detectives are assessing the contents of a video.’
Crossbows are often referred to as ‘lethal but legal’ because they require no licence or registration and can be bought on the internet with ease.
Yesterday, police raided the Southampton home of the suspect and his family.
One neighbour told The Sun: ‘There was a big commotion with all the police around and it caused some concern, especially as it was Christmas Day.
‘The family keep themselves to themselves, like the rest of the estate, but we know there’s a teenage lad who lives there with his mum and dad. The police didn’t leave the estate until late at night.’
Police will be looking at how the intruder was able to scale the spiked perimeter fence surrounding the Berkshire castle’s grounds in the first place.
It is believed he had a makeshift ladder to gain access from the Long Walk, which royals frequently use because of its proximity to the Queen’s private apartments.
Members of the public can access The Long Walk in a parkland area.
As a result of numerous security incidents at Windsor Great Park, including Prince Andrew’s involvement, a major internal security review is being initiated.
A woman dressed up as a guest went into the Royal Lodge’s home.
The police have confirmed the discovery of a crossbow after an intruder was held in the castle grounds. While the Queen was present, the Queen delivered the annual Christmas Day speech.
Scotland Yard said detectives were examining the footage which was posted on social media before the Christmas Day incident at the Queen’s Berkshire home
Christmas Day: Tourists take photos at Windsor Castle, Windsor, England from the Henry VII Gate.
Many senior royals including the Duke and Duchess Of Cambridge and the Duchess Cornwall expressed concern following the removal of some of their most reliable police officers in security reform.
Sources said that even the Queen privately expressed concern over the changes made to her protection, as well as those of her family.
After the crossbow-wielding suspect was discovered at 8.30 on Christmas Day by the police, the latest security incident occurred. The Queen will have been in Windsor with her family anyway.
In a matter of hours, she was joined immediately by senior royals such as the Prince of Wales and Duchess Cornwall.
Retired chief superintendent Dai Davies, the former head of royal protection at Scotland Yard, said the incident again highlighted the ‘very serious threat‘ that ‘fixated people and stalkers’ pose.
He said: ‘Since the time of George III, 99 per cent of attacks against members of the Royal Family have involved a fixated person, or stalker. I am actually scared to hear that the crossbow was used. The windscreen will be used to protect them.
‘And in all my years of crime and catching criminals, it is rare for crossbows to be used for criminal purposes. Anyone knowing the royals were in residence and having a fair idea of their comings and goings, could pose a very real and potentially tragic threat with something like that.’
For the Christmas Matins Service at Windsor Castle, the Prince of Wales and the Prince of Cornwall, as well as the Earl and Countesss of Wessex, and the Duchess and Duchesss of Gloucester arrived.
Their daughter, Lady Louise, and their son James Viscount Severn accompanied Sophie and Edward. After being greeted by the Dean at Windsor, they moved inside to attend the morning service.
The Duchess and Duke of Gloucester visit St George’s Chapel to participate in the Christmas Day church service.
But he cautioned: ‘It is always a balance between public accessibility to the Royal Family and their ability to live even the semblance of a normal life, with their safety. You can’t turn these royal residence into prisons. Royalty protection is like an onion.
‘There are layers. He would have faced many other hurdles before even getting near any member of the Royal Family. He was clearly captured by CCTV, and he was arrested at the first opportunity. Troubling as the incident is, in this case the security worked.’
In a statement the Metropolitan Police said: ‘A 19-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of breach or trespass of a protected site and possession of an offensive weapon.
‘Security processes were triggered within moments of the man entering the grounds and he did not enter any buildings.
‘Following a search of the man, a crossbow was recovered. After being taken into custody, the man underwent a mental assessment. Since then, he has been placed under sectioning according to the Mental Health Act.
‘Enquiries into the full circumstances of this incident are being progressed by Metropolitan Police Specialist Operations.’
Sources claim that security at Windsor Castle was increased in recent years. A review was carried out in 2003 after self-styled comedy terrorist Aaron Barschak broke in during Prince William’s 21st birthday party.
Security was heightened at Windsor Castle after an intruder broke in to the property on Christmas Day.
It is expected that a significant internal security review of the Windsor Great Park Estate will be undertaken, especially in light of recent security concerns involving Prince Andrew.
Prince William’s 21st-birthday party was been ruined by the comedy terrorist
The suspected security breach at Windsor Castle is not here.
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 bycrashing William’s 21st anniversary party at Windsor. Barschak was dressed in a pink dress with a fake beard and had a turban that looked like Osama bin Laden.
He flashed his merkin to the people outside and climbed the walls of Castle for the prince’s party.
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.
The ‘comedy terror’ claimed that his act had made him famous, even though he was not facing any legal action.
LBC News interviewed him and he stated that he no longer speaks to any of his friends. You’re too well-known for them. People are always coming to me from the street, and that’s an awful strain.
He was told he would not face any action and the comedian terrorist claimed his stunt earned him fame
Barschak stated that he had been challenged after breaking into the ground. He was then taken to a police station, where he gave what was described by the Met Police as a credible story.
The incident resulted in the disciplinarily of nine police officers.
Chief Inspector Mark Goddard was a high ranking officer responsible for security at Windsor. He was removed from his post.