Man arrested after another egg allegedly thrown at the King – this time in Luton
A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of common assault after an egg was allegedly thrown in the direction of the King during a walkabout in Luton.
Bedfordshire Police said the suspect was in custody for questioning after being arrested in St George’s Square in Luton on Tuesday.
Charles had been temporarily steered away from the crowds outside Luton Town Hall by his security staff shortly after arriving.
He then resumed shaking hands with members of the public after being moved to a different area.
The incident comes just weeks after 23-year-old Patrick Thelwell was arrested for throwing an egg at the King and Queen Consort during a visit to York.
The royal couple had just arrived at Micklegate Bar on 9 November on a trip to unveil a statue in honour of the late Queen at York Minster when a figure in the crowd threw four eggs, all of which missed.
The North Yorkshire Police investigation into that incident is ongoing.
Mr Thelwell last answered bail on 1 December, and has not been charged with any offences.