A man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon near the residence of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.
Incident Details
Norfolk Police confirmed that the arrest occurred in the village of Wolferton shortly after 7:30 PM on Wednesday, 6 May 2026. The action followed reports that Mr Mountbatten-Windsor had been threatened while walking his dogs, with a man allegedly behaving in an intimidating manner.
The individual was taken into custody on suspicion of committing a public order offence and possession of an offensive weapon. He was transported to King's Lynn Police Investigation Centre for questioning and remains in police custody.
Background
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who was arrested in February and subsequently stripped of his titles, has been residing at the Sandringham Estate. The estate is a private property owned by the British royal family and is located in Norfolk.
Police have not released further details about the suspect or the nature of the alleged threat. The investigation is ongoing.
