Man arrested after reports of person carrying knives outside Houses of Parliament
Police were called to Carriage Gates, one of the most prominent entrances to the Houses of Parliament, just after 2pm on Tuesday.
Tuesday 12 November 2024 15:52, UK
A man has been arrested after reports of a person carrying knives outside the Houses of Parliament, police have said.
Police were called to the scene just after 2pm today where they arrested a 34-year-old man on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.
No injuries have been reported and the area around Carriage Gates - one of the most prominent entrances to the Palace of Westminster - was cordoned off.
A parliament spokesperson said: "We are aware of an incident outside Carriage Gates. Parliamentary security and the Metropolitan Police are present and managing the situation."