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| Queen safety police wheel clamped in Portsmouth | Queen safety police wheel clamped in Portsmouth |
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| Two police officers had their vehicles wheel clamped as they sat inside carrying out security duties for the Queen's recent visit to Portsmouth. | 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. | 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". | Hampshire Constabulary said the clamping had prevented the officers from "conducting their duties". |
| Gareth Andrews, 37, from 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. | 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. | 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." | 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. | Mr Andrews is also charged with contravening the Private Security Industry Act, by not displaying the appropriate licensing badge. |