A man has been arrested after reports of a person carrying knives outside the Houses of Parliament, police have said.
Police were called to the scene just after 2pm today where they arrested a 34-year-old man on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.
No injuries have been reported and the area around Carriage Gates – one of the most prominent entrances to the Palace of Westminster – was cordoned off.
A parliament spokesperson said: ”We are aware of an incident outside Carriage Gates. Parliamentary security and the Metropolitan Police are present and managing the situation.”
