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Kensington Palace Intruder Arrested Twice Before Christmas
1 Jan
Summary
- An intruder allegedly scaled a fence into Kensington Palace gardens twice before Christmas.
- The suspect was arrested on both occasions and faces trespassing charges.
- The royal family members were not at the palace during the intrusions.
An intruder, Derek Egan, 39, is accused of twice entering the grounds of Kensington Palace in the days leading up to Christmas. He allegedly scaled a fence on December 21 and again on December 23, being arrested by police on both occasions. Egan was subsequently charged with two counts of trespassing.
Following his arrests, Egan was released on bail after the first incident but apprehended again two days later. He is now in custody, with royal aides reportedly informed of the security lapses. Egan's court appearances have been marked by disruptive behaviour; he refused to leave his transport and later exhibited disorderly conduct in court, leading to his remand.
Kensington Palace serves as the official residence for several Royal Family members. However, it is understood that the Prince and Princess of Wales were not present during the intrusions, as they were staying at their private country residence. The charges against Egan require the Attorney General's consent due to national security concerns related to the Royal Family.
