Armed police descended on the UK Parliament in response to reports of a man seen carrying knives, as documented by Wales Online. The Metropolitan Police officers swiftly arrived at the Carriage Gates at approximately 2:01 pm on Tuesday and cordoned off the area surrounding a man of interest. Videos captured the suspect being apprehended and handcuffed outside the entrance to the Parliament building. During the incident, the entrance was temporarily closed for security measures. A spokesperson for Parliament confirmed that both Parliamentary Security and the Met Police were actively handling the situation.
The 35-year-old man was arrested at the scene, wearing a distinctive red hooded top, following the alarming reports. The authorities took precautions by cordoning off the area as a safety measure during the arrest. The suspect was apprehended on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon in a public space, as stated by law enforcement officials. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries during the tense situation. The Mirror reported, “We are aware of an incident outside Carriage Gates. Parliamentary Security and the Metropolitan Police are present and managing the situation.”
The officials further disclosed that the police were alerted at 2:01 pm on November 12 regarding a man sighted with knives outside Parliament in SW1. Upon their swift arrival, the suspect, a 34-year-old male, was swiftly taken into custody for carrying an offensive weapon in a public area. The individual will be transferred to a police station for further processing. The UK Parliament spokesperson reassured the public that the situation was being diligently managed by the appropriate security personnel.
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