Buckingham Palace worker 'arrested as boozy staff Christmas party spirals out of control'

Police were reportedly called to All Bar One in Victoria Street, London, on Tuesday after a gathering of Buckingham Palace staff turned chaotic, with one worker being arrested

A Buckingham Palace worker has reportedly been arrested after a staff Christmas party spiralled "out of control" and a brawl broke out.

Police were called to All Bar One in Victoria Street, London, after 9pm on Tuesday, according to reports. It is alleged that a worker, believed to be a housemaid, aimed a punch at the manager and smashed glasses.

Even though security tried to calm her down, she continued to throw glasses, it has been claimed. The 24-year-old was reportedly arrested for common assault, criminal damage and being drunk and disorderly. She was released almost 24 hours later with a fine with a source close to Buckingham Palace telling The Sun it was a "tough night" for everyone involved.

A witness told The Sun: "I've never seen one person get that crazy during a night out. She was on another level." Another person said: "Someone kicked off outside, was smashing glasses, and then got arrested."

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: "At 21.21hrs on Tuesday, December 10 officers were called to a bar in Victoria Street, SW1, following reports that a customer had smashed glasses and attempted to assault a member of staff. Officers attended and arrested a 24-year-old woman on suspicion of common assault, criminal damage and being drunk and disorderly.

"She was taken into custody and released the following evening having been given a penalty notice for disorder." The Sun reported that a Buckingham Palace spokesperson said the event was an informal social gathering and not an official Palace Christmas party, but an investigation will be launched.

The Mirror has contacted Buckingham Palace and the Metropolitan Police for comment.