Arrested young man who entered the grounds of Windsor Castle

Queen Elizabeth II spends Christmas at Windsor Castle (central England).

A young armed man was arrested this morning after having gained access to the grounds surrounding Windsor Castle (Central England), where Queen Elizabeth II spends Christmas, British police reported.

The 19-year-old man from Southampton (southern England) remains under arrest after officers “responded to the security incident”Around 08:30 GMT on the castle grounds, which occupy about five hectares.

The individual, who did not access any of the buildings in the complex“He has been arrested on suspicion of illegally entering a protected area and possessing an offensive weapon,” the police of the Thames Valley region of England said in a statement.

The security forces reported that the “security processes“Which led to the arrest” were “set in motion minutes after the man entered the grounds.”

“Members of the royal family have been informed all the time about the incident,” added the police, who do not consider that there is any “broader danger“Right now for the citizens.

Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, among other members of the monarchy, attended Mass today at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle, before spending the rest of the day with the British sovereign. (I)

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