Masked knifeman armed with ‘gun’, handcuffs & tape arrested outside Swedish royal Crown Princess Victoria’s castle
A MASKED man armed with a knife, handcuffs, tape, and a dummy gun was arrested outside the official residence of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden.
The scare took place early in the evening at Haga Castle in Hagaparken, Stockholm, raising serious security concerns.
Police were alerted by castle guards at around 5pm on Wednesday after the man was spotted behaving erratically near the castle gates.
“It is a man who has been in the area and behaved strangely and who was then checked. A knife was found,” confirmed Per Fahlström, a spokesperson for Stockholm Police.
It is understood the man was carrying a dummy gun, reports.
According to the Swedish outlet, the man also had a protective mask and a list containing the names of high-ranking officials from a prominent company.
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The man is suspected of violating Sweden’s Knife Act and preparing for a serious assault.
He remains in custody as authorities investigate his motives.
Margareta Thorgren, head of information for the Royal Court, acknowledged the incident, stating: “Last night at 5 pm, a man was outside the gates at Haga Castle and behaved differently.
"The guards, who are always on site, saw fit to call the police.
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"The police arrived and arrested the man, and thus it is a police matter.”
Haga Castle, situated in a public park, has been the home of Crown Princess Victoria, her husband Prince Daniel, and their two children since 2010.
The area is usually considered secure, but this incident underscores potential risks to the Swedish royal family.
Police have not disclosed further details about the suspect or the contents of the list found in his possession.
Investigations are ongoing.
It just comes a day after Princess Birgitta of Sweden, the second sister of King Carl XVI Gustaf, died at the age of 87.
The royal, who was married to the late Prince Johann Georg of Hohenzollern, had been living in Majorca.
Her death was confirmed on Wednesday by the Swedish Royal Palace.
While the cause of her death has not been disclosed, the palace confirmed the news on Instagram, noting that she leaves behind three children and their families.
In a statement, King Carl XVI Gustaf expressed his sorrow, saying: "With great sadness today, I have received the news that my sister, Princess Birgitta, has died.
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"My sister was a colourful and straightforward person who will be deeply missed by me and my family.
"Together with my entire family, I send my condolences to Princess Birgitta's children and grandchildren."
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