Prince Andrew Alleges Balaclava-Clad Stalker Near Sandringham
Alex Jenkinson, 39, faces charges as court extends Stalking Protection Order; defendant cites homelessness and ADHD.
Carla Rooney
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor claims he encountered an alleged stalker near his Sandringham home.
Jenkinson was blocked from entering the court building after arriving with his dog, Indie.
Claire Howell, Jenkinson's lawyer, stated, "He has had to bring his dog with him, so he wasn’t allowed inside the court."
Howell claims Jenkinson is homeless and currently in accommodation in a Travelodge, where he is not allowed to leave the dog.
She further claims the dog provides him with support, as he suffers from ADHD.
I’m not prepared to have a dog in the courtroom. I’m not saying he is not telling the truth, but there’s nothing to corroborate it.
Deputy Chief Magistrate Tan Ikram addressed the situation, stating, "I’m not prepared to have a dog in the courtroom. I’m not saying he is not telling the truth, but there’s nothing to corroborate it."
Ikram added, "We accommodate people who have ADHD and have support animals. I would want something more than he is homeless and happens to have a dog."
Jenkinson has pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen of blood while in custody on May 6.
Evidence from Jenkinson’s phone, including alleged searches on Andrew, Sandringham, and 'weapons', will feature in the trial.
Prince Andrew, Stephen Terry, and an eyewitness must give evidence again for the Stalking Protection Order application hearing.
I am persuaded that fairness demands the respondent to these proceedings (Jenkinson) be allowed to call and cross-examine these witnesses.
Deputy Chief Magistrate Tan Ikram affirmed, "I am persuaded that fairness demands the respondent to these proceedings (Jenkinson) be allowed to call and cross-examine these witnesses."
A pre-trial hearing is set for January 22, with a final hearing scheduled for February 16.
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