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Man Pleads Not Guilty to Threatening Former Duke of York

Alex Jenkinson, 39, from Suffolk is expected to stand trial in July, with the former duke of York to give evidenceA man has denied threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after reports the former prince was accosted near his Sandringham home earlier this week.Alex Jenkinson, 39, pleaded not guilty at Westminster magistrates court on Friday to using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour with intent to cause fear or provoke unlawful violence against the former duke of York. Man pleads not guilty to threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor15 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHelena Wilkinson,News correspondent, Westminster Magistrates' CourtandKathryn ArmstrongReutersA man has denied threatening Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor during an alleged incident near his home on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.Alex Jenkinson, 39, of no fixed address, is charged with two counts of using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour to harass someone or cause ala...
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Context

The incident reportedly occurred near the Sandringham Estate, where the former duke resides. S1S2

Key points
  • Alex Jenkinson is 39 years old and from Suffolk. S1
  • He pleaded not guilty at Westminster Magistrates' Court. S1S2
  • The charges include using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behavior. S1S2
  • The alleged incident took place near the Sandringham Estate. S1S2
  • Jenkinson is accused of intending to cause fear or provoke unlawful violence. S1
  • He has no fixed address, according to reports. S2
  • The trial is expected to take place in July. S1
  • Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is expected to give evidence during the trial. S1
Why it matters
  • The case highlights issues of security and threats faced by public figures. S1
  • It raises questions about the legal implications of threatening behavior. S2
What to watch
  • Monitor developments leading up to the trial in July. S1
  • Watch for any statements from Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor regarding the incident. S1
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