Man charged after Queen’s protection vehicles are clamped

Two police officers had their vehicles wheel clamped as they sat inside carrying out security duties for the Queen's recent visit to Portsmouth. The two unmarked police vehicles were clamped during the royal visit to Gunwharf Quays on Wednesday for lunch aboard a luxury yacht.

Hampshire Constabulary said the clamping had prevented the officers from "conducting their duties". Gareth Andrews, 37, Fareham, has been charged with obstructing police.



Mr Andrews, of Privett Road, is due to appear before South East Hampshire Magistrates' Court on 3 June. The Queen's unannounced visit saw her have lunch on board the super yacht Leander, owned by NCP car park millionaire Sir Donald Gosling.

A police spokesman said: "The officers had not left the vehicles at the time they were clamped." Mr Andrews is also charged with contravening the Private Security Industry Act, by not displaying the appropriate licensing badge.

With news video.