Man, 59, detained under Mental Health act ‘after throwing shotgun cartridges into Buckingham Palace’
A MAN who was arrested for allegedly throwing suspected shotgun cartridges into the grounds of Buckingham Palace has been detained under the Mental Health Act.
Just days before King Charles’ coronation, the Metropolitan Police swooped on David Huber, 59, just after 7pm on Tuesday.
He was detained on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon after he was searched and a knife was found.
A controlled explosion was carried out near the gates, which was heard by royal fans setting up camp along The Mall to ensure front-row seats for the historic event this weekend.
Now cops have revealed Huber was detained under the Mental Health Act and taken to hospital.
Officers say he will remain on bail whilst receiving medical care.
Police say there were no reported injuries and the incident is not being treated as terror-related.
It is understood no royals were in the Palace at the time, although Charles and Camilla were there earlier in the day.
It comes as police chiefs and transport bosses are preparing for the biggest state event since the funeral of the Queen last year.
The security operation, Golden Orb, is not as big as Operation London Bridge, the funeral plan for Queen Elizabeth, as the site map for the Coronation is much smaller.
However, it still requires vast resources and meticulous planning.
A joint police and mental health unit has been vetting royal obsessives to try to identify anyone who poses a risk.
Those who may pose a threat are being visited by mental health workers.
Any “fixated” individuals heading for London will face “close monitoring”.
Snipers will be back on rooftops on the day while plain-clothes police roam through crowds.
Hundreds of officers from all over the country will line the route towards Westminster Abbey.