Man arrested after reports of person carrying knives outside Parliament

David Lynch and Nick Lester, PA Political Staff & Owen Evans

14 November 2024 at 8:52 am·1-min read

Police activity outside the Houses of Parliament after a 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place after reports of someone carrying knives outside the Parliament building. Picture date: Tuesday November 12, 2024. — -Credit: (Image: PA Media)

A man has been arrested after reports of a person carrying knives outside the Houses of Parliament. Police cars could be seen parked in front of Carriage Gates – one of the most prominent entrances to the Palace of Westminster – following the incident on Tuesday afternoon.

A man wearing a red hooded top could be seen handcuffed and surrounded by police. The area was cordoned off during the incident and the entrance was closed.

The Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at 14:01hrs on Tuesday 12 November to reports of a man in possession of knives outside Parliament, SW1. Officers attended and a 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

“He will be taken to a police station. No injuries have been reported.” A UK Parliament spokesperson said: “We are aware of an incident outside Carriage Gates. Parliamentary Security and the Metropolitan Police are present and managing the situation.”

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