Crossbow Chaos at Windsor Castle on Christmas Morning!
19-Year-Old Trespasses Royal Grounds
Thames Valley Police and the Met swooped on a 19-year-old man from Southampton after he breached security at Windsor Castle around 8:30am on Christmas Day. The intruder triggered alarms the moment he stepped on the protected royal estate but did not make it inside any buildings.
Weapon Recovered: Crossbow Found
Officers quickly searched the suspect and found a crossbow in his possession. He was immediately arrested for trespassing on a protected site and carrying an offensive weapon.
Mental Health Action Taken
The man has undergone a mental health assessment and has since been sectioned under the Mental Health Act. He remains under medical care as police continue to investigate the full circumstances of the shocking Christmas morning breach.
