Man Arrested Outside Parliament After Knife Scare
A 34-year-old man was arrested near Parliament today after reports of someone carrying multiple knives sparked panic at around 2pm.
Swift Police Response Avoids Injury
The Metropolitan Police raced to the scene and detained the suspect quickly, with no injuries reported to officers or the public. The tense situation was defused without incident.
Official Statement Confirms Arrest
A police spokesperson 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.”
The motive behind the knife possession remains unclear, with investigations ongoing.
