A middle-aged man who allegedly flew a drone near Windsor Castle as Donald Trump arrived on his state visit is being quizzed by cops.
The 23-year-old was arrested just a stone’s throw from the royal residence.
Officers spotted the unmanned aerial vehicle hovering over Windsor Great Park.
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The park is affectionately known as the back garden of Windsor Castle.
Part is private and part is open to the public, in the Berkshire town.
US President Trump, 79, flew into the UK on Air Force One yesterday (16 Sept).
The state visit has a ring of steel security operation.
It comes just a week after Trump supporter Charlie Kirk was shot dead.
The suspect was nicked yesterday (16 Sept), as reported on Need To Know.
A Thames Valley Police spokesperson said: “A 37-year-old man from Brentford, London was arrested at Windsor Great Park for flying a drone that breached an airspace restriction order.
“The incident is being investigated under aviation legislation, and the man remains in police custody.
“This serves as a reminder that airspace restrictions are currently in place for the state visit of President of the United States of America Donald Trump, and any breaches will be dealt with robustly.
“Between 16 and 18 September, a temporary airspace restriction is in effect over and around Windsor, covering all aircraft, including drones.”
A similar ban is in place over Chequers, the Prime Minister’s official country residence in Buckinghamshire.
Insp Matthew Wilkinson, of the force’s Joint Operations Unit, said: “We have a significant security operation in place in and around Windsor for the visit of President Trump, and this now includes additional airspace restrictions over Chequers.
“These restrictions are a standard part of our planning for high-profile visits and are designed to protect everyone involved, including members of the public.
“We will be using police drones and support from the National Police Air Service to monitor and enforce the restricted airspace across both Windsor and Chequers.
“We will have resources available and tactics deployed to enforce these restrictions and deal with anybody who fails to adhere to them.
“If you notice anything suspicious in the air or on the
ground, please report this to police. You can speak to an officer, make a report online, via our website or call 101.
“If something is taking place now, always call 999.”
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