Westminster: Attempted murder arrest after police confronted by man armed with knife
Written by Hitmix News on 18 April 2022
A man armed with a knife has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two Ministry of Defence police officers were confronted in Westminster.
The incident, which is not being treated as terror-related, happened at about 8.50am on Monday in Horse Guards Parade, not far from 10 Downing Street and Whitehall.
The 29-year-old suspect was tasered and restrained by officers, the Metropolitan Police said.
There were no reports of any injuries.
Image: A police forensic official enters the Horse Guards building as a police officer stands guard
The man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon and remains in custody at a central London police station.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “An investigation is under way.
“Met officers will continue to liaise closely with the Ministry of Defence Police as it progresses”
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Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any other information is asked to contact police on 101.
