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Man arrested with weapon near Prince Andrew's home in Norfolk

other · 2026-05-07

Norfolk police arrested a man wielding a weapon near the Sandringham Estate in eastern England on Wednesday evening. The man, wearing a balaclava, was allegedly threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor while he walked his dogs. Andrew was accompanied by a private security member and fled in his car. The arrest was for public order offence and possession of an offensive weapon. The incident occurred in Wolferton shortly after 7:30pm.

Key facts

  • Man arrested near Prince Andrew's home
  • Incident occurred on Wednesday evening
  • Man wore a balaclava and wielded a weapon
  • Allegedly threatened Andrew while he walked his dogs
  • Andrew fled in his car with private security
  • Arrested for public order offence and possession of offensive weapon
  • Location: Wolferton, near Sandringham Estate, Norfolk
  • Time: shortly after 7:30pm

Entities

Institutions

  • Norfolk police
  • Sandringham Estate

Locations

  • Wolferton
  • Norfolk
  • England
  • United Kingdom

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