London – A bearded knife-wielding male was arrested on Friday near Parliament. No injuries were reported.
Scotland Yard said the man was arrested on suspicion of possessing a knife. This is the new normal in London, folks!
Video:
NEW: One male suspect led away to custody van by police outside Parliament’s Carriage Gates #Westminster pic.twitter.com/PGQZGkvvQd
— Ross Kempsell (@rosskempsell) June 16, 2017
Video of suspect being detained, witness says taser was discharged:
One male detained by armed police outside Carriage Gates, Parliament, eyewitness, taser was discharged pic.twitter.com/GuNSeMrcGH
— Ross Kempsell (@rosskempsell) June 16, 2017
Photo of London police carrying Perspex evidence tube (used for knives):
Police carrying Perspex evidence tube, these usually used for knives although I cannot see one pic.twitter.com/InUEnII3Z9
— Ross Kempsell (@rosskempsell) June 16, 2017
The Associated Press reported on the arrest of a man with a knife near Parliament:
BREAKING: London police say a man with a knife has been arrested near Parliament.
— The Associated Press (@AP) June 16, 2017
Another account said the man had a large knife AND was screaming:
A man arrested after disturbance outside the #Parliament in #London. He had a large knife, and was screaming pic.twitter.com/aIfcCgOodC #BBC
— BREXIT BRITAIN 🇬🇧 (@EUVoteLeave23rd) June 16, 2017
Photos and videos: Ross Kempsell twitter and EUVote23rd Twitter