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Man arrested after drone breaches airspace restrictions near Windsor Castle before Trump’s visit
The man was arrested under enhanced security measures with temporary airspace restrictions active from Sept 16-18, police said.
- On September 16, 2025, authorities detained a 37-year-old individual residing in West London for operating a drone that violated the restricted airspace around Windsor prior to President Trump’s visit.
- The arrest followed temporary airspace restrictions put in place from September 16 to 18 over Windsor and Chequers to secure the area for Trump’s state visit and related events.
- Thames Valley Police deployed a significant security operation including armed officers, air patrols, and river patrols to enforce the ban on all aircraft, including drones, near Windsor.
- Inspector Matthew Wilkinson explained that for an occasion of this scale, stringent airspace controls have been implemented and emphasized that any violations will be met with firm enforcement.
- The arrest highlights the government’s efforts to protect public safety during the visit, which includes political talks with Prime Minister Starmer and a State banquet hosted by King Charles III.
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Man arrested after drone breaches restricted airspace near Windsor Castle before Trump's visit
A man was arrested on Tuesday after a drone was flown near Windsor Castle the day before US President Donald Trump's state visit.Thames Valley Police said the man was held on suspicion of breaching airspace restrictions that are part of beefed up security plans, ahead of Trump's visit, which will include a lavish banquet at the castle on Wednesday hosted by King Charles III.The 37-year-old from a London suburb was in custody after being arrested…
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Man arrested after drone breaches airspace restrictions near Windsor Castle before Trump's visit
A man has been arrested for flying a drone near Windsor Castle the day before U.S. President Donald Trump's state visit.
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