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Prince 'hit Met officer' in car | Prince 'hit Met officer' in car |
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Police are investigating an incident in which Prince Andrew allegedly struck a police officer while driving into Buckingham Palace. | Police are investigating an incident in which Prince Andrew allegedly struck a police officer while driving into Buckingham Palace. |
The Duke of York reportedly struck a uniformed officer as the policeman tried to move two Japanese tourists out of the way of the Prince's 4x4 car. | The Duke of York reportedly struck a uniformed officer as the policeman tried to move two Japanese tourists out of the way of the Prince's 4x4 car. |
The officer is said to have hurt his arm in the incident and made a complaint to his superiors. | The officer is said to have hurt his arm in the incident and made a complaint to his superiors. |
A Scotland Yard spokesman confirmed the accident was being investigated. | A Scotland Yard spokesman confirmed the accident was being investigated. |
A police spokesman said: "A uniformed officer was involved in a collision with a vehicle whilst on duty on Constitution Hill and sustained minor injuries to his arm. | |
'Health and safety' | |
"The circumstances of the collision are now being examined." | "The circumstances of the collision are now being examined." |
A Buckingham Palace spokeswoman said: "This is a health and safety matter." | A Buckingham Palace spokeswoman said: "This is a health and safety matter." |
Prince Andrew is known for his love of cars, having owned a Bentley Arnage and an Aston Martin convertible. | |
In 2002 he was caught speeding near Heathrow Airport. | |
Senior members of the Royal Family frequently drive themselves. |