A 29-year-old man is being held on suspicion of trying to murder two police officers in Westminster
Horror on Horse Guards Parade after knifeman, 29, confronts two police officers before being Tasered and arrested on suspicion of attempted murder – as cops rule out terror
It happened around 10am in the heart of government at Horse Guards in LondonBoth Ministry of Defence and the Metropolitan Police are investigating itMan, 29, has been arrested – but officers will not say on suspicion of which crime Did you see what happened at Horse Guards? E-mail dan.sales@mailonline.co.uk
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A 29-year-old man is being held on suspicion of trying to murder two police officers in the heart of Westminister.
The suspect – who was armed with a knife – confronted two Ministry of Defence Police officers on Horse Guards Parade.
He had to be Tasered and restrained before being arrested and detained on suspicion of attempted murder.
The MOD referred all enquiries to the Met Police, who said the alleged attack was not being treated as terrorism-related.
Police at the scene in Westminster this morning after the man was arrrested just after 8.30am
A number of government buildings and the MOD Main Building is at Horse Guards, as well as army barracks.
The Met said: An investigation has been launched following an incident at Horse Guards Parade in Westminster on Monday morning.
‘At around 8:50am, a 29-year-old man, who was armed with a knife, confronted two Ministry of Defence Police officers.
The scene in Whitehall after the police swopped on the scene two hours ago in central London
‘Taser was deployed and the man was restrained by officers. There were no reports of any injuries.
‘He was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon and remains in custody at a central London police station.
‘The incident is not being treated as terror-related.
‘An investigation is under way. Met officers will continue to liaise closely with the Ministry of Defence Police as it progresses.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has other information which could assist officers, is asked to call 101, providing the reference 1730/18APR.
Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
