Police have said a restricted airspace order was applied for as part of its ongoing review into security arrangements and not because of any specific threat or intelligence.
A"no-fly zone" could be placed over Windsor Castle as police review security arrangements at the Queen's home in Berkshire.
An application for the restricted airspace order has been made and, if successful, would prevent aircrafts from flying up to 2,500ft above and 1.5 nautical miles around Windsor Castle. The Metropolitan Police said the order would"further enhance the security at what is an iconic location and keep the community living nearby safe".
The force added that the order was applied for as part of its ongoing review into security arrangements and not because of any specific threat or intelligence.. The Metropolitan Police said he had been sectioned under the Mental Health Act.Officers are also reviewing a video that appears to show a masked figure in a dark hoodie holding a crossbow and addressing the camera with a distorted voice, saying they wanted to"assassinate the Queen" in a"revenge" mission.
The incident caused Home Secretary Priti Patel to order the Home Office to look at strengthening controls on the ownership of crossbows.
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