Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor reportedly threatened by balaclava-clad man near Sandringham Estate
A man has been arrested after the former Duke of York was allegedly threatened while walking his dogs.
A man has been arrested after allegedly threatening former prince Andrew near his home.
According to The Telegraph, a man wearing a balaclava approached Mountbatten-Windsor while he was walking his dogs about 7.30pm on Wednesday, UK time.
It is understood the balaclava-clad man waited in his car until the former Duke of York was less than 50 metres away, before approaching and yelling at the ex-royal.
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Soon after being contacted, Norfolk police arrested the man, whose car was searched for a weapon.
In a statement to People, which did not name Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a spokesperson for Norfolk police confirmed there had been an incident.
“Officers attended, and the man was arrested on suspicion of a public order offence and possession of an offensive weapon,” they said.
The incident is said to have taken place on public land near Sandringham Estate.
A source told The Telegraph that the incident highlighted security concerns which have been raised since Mountbatten-Windsor moved to the residence.
“This shows why Andrew’s security provisions need to be proportionate and properly balanced for an individual with a very high profile. Surely this demonstrates why his security should be reviewed,” they said.
He moved to the King’s private Sandringham Estate in Norfolk after he was evicted from his longtime home near Windsor Castle earlier this year.
Mountbatten-Windsor is provided with an annual stipend by the King.
This includes an allowance made for the cost of private security but it is up to the former duke how he uses this, the Press Association understands.
Mountbatten-Windsor was stripped of his titles last year by Charles and was arrested in February on suspicion of leaking government documents to the late US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Mountbatten-Windsor has denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein and said he regrets their friendship.
