Man sentenced for firearms offences at Buckingham Palace

David Huber had admitted six charges at a previous hearing

A man who threw shotgun cartridges through the gates of Buckingham Palace has been sentenced.

David Huber, of Banks Gate Farm, North Stainmore, was detained by armed police near the gates of the palace on 2 May last year.

The 60-year-old had pleaded guilty to six charges at an earlier hearing, including the possession of a prohibited weapon.

Appearing at Carlisle Crown Court, he was given a two-year community order.

The court heard how Huber, who suffered from bipolar disorder, had travelled to London believing the Royal Family could help resolve an ongoing dispute with his former business partner.

Controlled explosion

It heard Huber, who runs a business in North Cumbria breeding Hungarian Vizslas dogs, was facing eviction as a result of the dispute.

He had pleaded guilty to possessing a prohibited weapon - a stun gun found in his home - as well as possessing a knife in a public place.

He also admitted three counts of possessing ammunition for a firearm without a certificate and possessing an offensive weapon.

King Charles was not at the palace when the incident happened

A previous hearing was told King Charles was not in the palace at the time of the incident, which happened four days before the coronation.

Following the offences, a cordon was put up and a controlled explosion was carried out.