Alex Jenkinson, 39, denied charges of threatening behavior with intent to cause fear of unlawful violence towards Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor at London's Westminster Magistrates' Court. According to multiple reports, the incident occurred near Wolferton in Norfolk on Wednesday evening.
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Alex Jenkinson denied charges of threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor at Westminster Magistrates' Court. The incident occurred near Wolferton on Wednesday evening while Mountbatten-Windsor was walking his dogs.
- Alex Jenkinson, 39, pleaded not guilty to threatening behavior towards Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
- Incident allegedly involved a confrontation and chase near Wolferton in Norfolk
- Jenkinson also charged with threatening another man, Stephen Terry
- Trial scheduled for July 29 with Mountbatten-Windsor expected to give evidence remotely
- Jenkinson granted bail under strict conditions including not contacting Mountbatten-Windsor or entering Norfolk
The court heard that Jenkinson allegedly confronted Mountbatten-Windsor while he was walking his dogs with a security detail. The former prince reportedly rushed to his car and drove away as the suspect tried to chase after him. According to Daily Mail, the man was wearing a balaclava and allegedly carrying a weapon.
Jenkinson is also charged with threatening another man, Stephen Terry, on the same day. He pleaded guilty to failing to provide a blood sample to police following his arrest. The trial is scheduled for July 29, with Mountbatten-Windsor expected to give evidence remotely as requested by prosecutors.
Jenkinson was granted bail under strict conditions, including not contacting Mountbatten-Windsor or entering Norfolk. He is also barred from approaching royal residences such as Sandringham Estate, Buckingham Palace, Balmoral Castle, Windsor Castle, and Highgrove.
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