The Crime Agents Q&A: Andrew’s arrest, the evidence against Lucy Letby & should Hitler salutes be illegal?
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Mar 1, 2026 They dig into why a lengthy police search of Royal Lodge took days and what officers do on-site. They discuss the contested medical and statistical evidence in the Lucy Letby trial. They explain why a Hitler salute is prohibited in some countries but handled differently under UK law. They also cover how police manage blue-light driving and escorting protected people.
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Royal Protection Team Present At Andrew's Arrest
- Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested with his protection officers present and they were visibly relieved in the photos taken as he left custody.
- Andy Hughes describes the protection team arriving early, speaking with arresting officers and later collecting Andrew to take him home after an 11-hour process.
Extended Royal Lodge Search Included Floorboards
- Police carried out an extended four-day search of Royal Lodge that included lifting floorboards and other intrusive checks.
- Neil Basu explains such deep searches are standard for thorough enquiries and can include removing bath panels where items or bodies might be concealed.
Sieg Heil Illegal In Germany But Context Matters In UK
- The Hitler salute is explicitly illegal in Germany and Austria, but in the UK it's prosecuted under public order and hate laws rather than a specific ban.
- Neil Basu and Andy Hughes note enforcement depends on context, intent and whether it incites hatred or violence.