Shock at Buckingham Palace: Man Throws Suspected Shotgun Cartridges into Grounds
Police sprang into action at around 7pm on Tuesday, 2 May, detaining a man who approached the gates of Buckingham Palace, SW1, before hurling several items—believed to be shotgun cartridges—onto the Palace grounds.
No Shots Fired, But Suspicious Items Spark Major Security Alert
The suspicious cartridges were swiftly recovered and sent off for expert analysis. Thankfully, no shots were fired and no injuries have been reported.
Man Arrested Over Offensive Weapon; Suspicious Bag Triggers Evacuation
The suspect was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and taken into custody. Police set up cordons after discovering a suspicious bag in his possession.
Bomb disposal specialists were called in to assess the bag. A controlled explosion was carried out to neutralise the threat.
PM Calls Emergency Cobra Meeting Following Palace Incident
Following the dramatic arrest and bomb disposal operation, the Prime Minister scheduled a Cobra meeting for 9pm to address the security breach at the royal residence.
