Four arrests after Trump and Epstein images projected on Windsor Castle
Watch: Four arrested over "unauthorised projection at Windsor Castle"
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Four men have been arrested after images of Donald Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were projected on to Windsor Castle on Tuesday, as the US president arrived in the UK for a state visit.
They were arrested on suspicion of "malicious communications following a public stunt in Windsor" and remained in custody, Thames Valley Police said.
Those arrested were a 60-year-old from East Sussex, a 36-year-old and a 50-year-old from London, and a 37-year-old from Kent.
The force said an investigation was under way after officers responded "swiftly" to stop the projection on the castle, where Trump will meet King Charles during the first full day of his state visit on Wednesday.
The president was friends with Epstein in the 1990s and early 2000s. Trump has never been officially accused of wrongdoing in connection with the deceased paedophile financier.
The visit comes a week after the prime minister sacked the UK's ambassador to the US, Lord Peter Mandelson, over his relationship with Epstein.
On Wednesday morning, a van could be seen in Windsor displaying an image of Trump and Epstein with the message: "Welcome to the UK, Donald."
An image of the president and Epstein appeared in the town early on Wednesday
Trump arrived in London late on Tuesday and stayed at the US ambassador's residence in the city overnight.
Some protesters gathered in Windsor ahead of the visit and a significant police operation will be in place in the town until the state visit ends on Thursday.
The Metropolitan Police said more than 1,600 officers would be deployed in central London on Wednesday ahead of a protest planned by the Stop Trump Coalition.
The president and First Lady Melania will meanwhile take lunch with members of the Royal Family, visit the tomb of Queen Elizabeth II, and address a traditional state banquet at the castle.
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