Man ‘who stormed Windsor Castle grounds with a loaded crossbow to harm the Queen’ to face treason trial

A MAN accused of trying to harm the Queen with a loaded crossbow will stand trial next March for treason.

Jaswant Singh Chail, 20, was detained in the grounds of Windsor Castle on Christmas Day last year, while Her Majesty was in residence.

He was allegedly wearing a hood and mask, and carrying a bow and bolt.

Chail was later charged with three offences, including making a threat to kill the Queen and others, intending they “would fear said threat to be carried out”.

He appeared via video-link at the Old Bailey yesterday to face three charges, including an offence under the Treason Act.

Mr Chail, who is also charged with making threats to kill and possession of an offensive weapon, was remanded in custody.

The ex-supermarket worker, of Southampton, confirmed his name and date of birth before the case was adjourned for a date in December.

Mr Justice Sweeney also set a provisional trial for March 20 next year, to last two to three weeks.