A man has been arrested after allegedly intruding into the grounds of Windsor Castle, close to the home of the Prince and Princess of Wales.
The suspect in his 30s is reported to have accessed the estate in Berkshire around lunchtime on Sunday, it has today emerged.
Both the Metropolitan Police and Thames Valley Police say investigations have been launched.
The apparent security scare comes near to the Windsor home shared by Prince William and Kate.
Officers have said a man was detained on suspicion of trespass on a protected site and possession of Class A drugs, before being bailed.
The Sun quoted a source as saying: ‘The intruder is believed to have been under the influence of drugs at the time of the break-in.
‘He broke into the castle near Town Gate and was quickly detained by police.
‘It was a crazy thing to do and caused quite a stir but at this stage it appears there was no intent to cause any serious harm.’
William and Kate live in Adelaide Cottage as part of the Windsor estate along with their children George, Charlotte and Louis.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson today said: ‘A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of trespass on a protected site and possession of Class A drugs after entering restricted grounds at Windsor Castle.
‘Officers in the grounds spotted the man just after 13.00hrs on Sunday 1 June and quickly arrested him.
‘He was then passed into the custody of Thames Valley Police.’
A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police, said: ‘At just after 1pm on Sunday 1 June a man entered restricted grounds at Windsor Castle.
‘He was quickly challenged by Met police officers and arrested. He did not enter the inner grounds of Windsor Castle.
‘He was arrested on suspicion of trespass on a secure site and possession of class A drugs. He has been bailed and an investigation is ongoing by Thames Valley Police.’
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