Man arrested in grounds next to Buckingham Palace

A 25 year old was detained in the early hours of this morning

Author: Jonny FreemanPublished 16th Sep 2023
Last updated 16th Sep 2023

A man has been arrested in the Royal Mews area adjacent to Buckingham Palace.

Scotland Yard said officers at the royal residence responded to a person climbing the wall and entering the Royal Mews at about 1.25am on Saturday.

Following a search, a 25-year-old man was detained outside the stables.

He has been arrested under the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act on suspicion of trespassing on a protected site and has been taken to a London police station.

The force added: "At no point did the man enter Buckingham Palace or the Palace Gardens."

King Charles wasn't there at the time. The monarch has been staying at Balmoral Castle in Scotland and is visiting Dumfries House in East Ayrshire today.

Metropolitan Police statement

At 01:25hrs on Saturday, 16 September, officers at Buckingham Palace responded to a person climbing the wall and entering the Royal Mews.

Following a search, a 25-year-old man was detained by officers outside the stables in the Royal Mews. At no point did the man enter Buckingham Palace or the Palace Gardens.

The man has been arrested under the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act for trespassing on a protected site. He has been taken into custody at a London police station where he remains.

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