Man nabbed with knives outside Parliament in security scare
Lewis Allington charged over weapons alert
A 34-year-old man was arrested and charged after being spotted carrying knives near the Houses of Parliament. Lewis Allington, from March, Cambridgeshire, faces two counts of possession of an offensive weapon following the tense incident on Tuesday afternoon.
Police swoop closes iconic Carriage Gates
The Metropolitan Police launched a swift response after reports of a man with knives outside the famed Carriage Gates entrance. Multiple police vehicles sealed off the area, and the entrance to the Palace of Westminster was briefly shut down to protect the public.
Man to appear in court tomorrow
A Met Police spokesperson confirmed the charge: “Lewis Allington was charged on Wednesday, 13 November, with two offences of being in possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.”
Allington is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 14 November. Authorities have stressed that security around Parliament remains rock solid, with any threats dealt with immediately.
