Man arrested after allegedly threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor near his home

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7 May 2026 • 11:12 PM MYT
The Independent
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Man arrested after allegedly threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor near his home

  • A man has been arrested for the alleged possession of an offensive weapon near Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s home on the Sandringham Estate.
  • Norfolk Police confirmed the arrest took place in Wolferton shortly after 7.30pm on Wednesday, 6 May.
  • The arrest followed reports that Mr Mountbatten-Windsor had been threatened while walking his dogs and that a man was behaving in an intimidating manner.
  • The individual was apprehended on suspicion of a public order offence and possession of an offensive weapon.
  • He was taken to King’s Lynn Police Investigation Centre for questioning and remains in custody.

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