Man arrested near Prince Andrew's home on offensive weapon charge

A man was arrested Wednesday evening near the home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former Prince Andrew, on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, eastern England, after reports of intimidating behavior and possession of an offensive weapon, Norfolk Constabulary said Thursday.

Police responded to the village of Wolferton shortly after 7:30 p.m. following a report of a man acting aggressively. Officers attended the scene and took the suspect into custody on suspicion of a public order offense and possession of an offensive weapon. He was transported to the King's Lynn Police Investigation Centre for questioning and remains in custody, according to the police statement.

Reports indicated the incident involved Mountbatten-Windsor, 66, who was walking his dogs near his residence at Marsh Farm when a man, described as wearing a balaclava, emerged from a vehicle about 50 yards away. The man approached while shouting and pursued Mountbatten-Windsor and his protection officer as they drove off in their car. Police did not specify the type of weapon or release further details on the suspect's identity or motive, and the incident is not considered terrorism-related.