Police in England have arrested a man on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon following reports that the former Prince Andrew was threatened by a masked individual while walking his dogs near his residence. The incident occurred Wednesday evening near the Sandringham Estate in eastern England, according to Norfolk Constabulary.
Details of the Incident
Authorities responded to a report of a man “behaving in an intimidating manner” close to the home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Upon arrival, officers arrested the suspect on suspicion of a public order offense and possession of an offensive weapon. The term “offensive weapon” encompasses items such as knives, truncheons, and other implements designed to cause injury, though police have not specified the type of weapon involved.
The Daily Telegraph reported that a man wearing a ski mask ran toward the former royal while shouting abuse. The encounter allegedly took place as Andrew was walking his dogs, prompting him and his protection officer to flee in their vehicle.
Background on Andrew's Current Situation
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the younger brother of King Charles III, now resides at Marsh Farm on the Sandringham Estate, approximately 100 miles (160 kilometers) north of London. He moved there after being evicted from Royal Lodge near Windsor Castle and losing his royal title following revelations about his friendship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
In February, Andrew was arrested and detained for hours by British police on suspicion of misconduct in public office related to his links to Epstein. This marked an extraordinary development in a country where authorities once sought to protect the royal family from scandal. Police are also assessing reports that Andrew sent trade information to Epstein in 2010 while serving as the United Kingdom's special envoy for international trade. Correspondence between the two men was released by the U.S. Justice Department as part of the American investigation into Epstein.
The suspect in the latest incident remains in custody for questioning at a nearby police station. No further details have been released at this time.
