12 Nov 2024 | 04:27 PM UTC
UK: Lingering disruptions likely near Parliament in London Nov. 12 following arrest of suspicious person
Police activity continuing in central London, UK, Nov. 12 following arrest of suspicious person. Disruptions likely.
Lingering disruptions are likely near Parliament in the Westminster area of London on Nov. 12 following the earlier arrest of an individual suspected of carrying weapons in the area. Police initially responded to reports of an individual carrying several knives near the carriage Gates entrance to Parliament. No injuries have been reported and there is no wider threat to the public. Police are not currently treating the incident as terror-related.
Heightened security measures may prompt lingering road travel disruptions in the immediate area while police conclude their investigation.
Avoid the affected area as a standard precaution. Allow additional time if traveling in Westminster. Strictly heed all instructions from law enforcement officers.
