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A man wearing a face covering was arrested after an alleged confrontation involving Prince Andrew near Sandringham
The incident reportedly happened while the Duke of York was walking his dogs close to Marsh Farm
Police said the suspect remains in custody on suspicion of public order offenses and weapon possession
Prince Andrew was reportedly involved in a tense security scare near his residence on the Sandringham estate in Norfolk after a masked man allegedly approached him in an intimidating manner.
According to reports, the incident unfolded Wednesday evening while Andrew, now known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was out walking his dogs near Marsh Farm, the property he moved into after leaving Royal Lodge. Witness accounts claimed a man wearing a ski mask got out of a parked vehicle and began shouting toward the former royal as he moved closer.
Andrew was reportedly accompanied by a private protection officer at the time. The pair quickly returned to their vehicle and left the area after the suspect allegedly attempted to follow them.
Norfolk Police confirmed officers were called to the village of Wolferton shortly after 7:30 p.m. following reports of threatening behavior. In a statement, authorities said a man was arrested on suspicion of a public order offense and possession of an offensive weapon before being taken into custody for questioning.
The incident has renewed attention on Andrew's reduced security arrangements. His official police protection was withdrawn several years ago after he stepped back from royal duties amid controversy surrounding his relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Andrew relocated to Marsh Farm earlier this year after King Charles ended financial support tied to his previous residence. The former duke has repeatedly denied wrongdoing connected to Epstein and has not been charged in the ongoing investigation linked to his past role as a British trade envoy.
The latest episode has again sparked debate over whether Andrew's current protection measures are sufficient for a figure who remains tied to years of royal controversy despite withdrawing from public duties and official appearances.
