BREAKING: The 59-year-old man arrested outside Buckingham Palace after throwing suspected shotgun cartridges into the grounds has been detained under the Mental Health Act.
A controlled explosion took place outside of Buckingham Palace after a man allegedly threw shotgun shells into the palace grounds on Tuesday
A man arrested outside Buckingham Palace after throwing suspected shotgun cartridges into the grounds has been detained under the Mental Health Act. The 59-year-old was arrested on suspicion of possessing a knife and ammunition on Tuesday after he asked to speak to a soldier before warning police to handle his rucksack carefully.
On Thursday, the Metropolitan Police said he was detained under the Mental Health Act on Wednesday and taken to hospital, where he will remain on bail while receiving medical care. Speaking at a briefing for journalists ahead of the coronation, Metropolitan Police Deputy Assistant Commissioner Ade Adelekan said the man had initially asked police officers if he could speak to a soldier.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Man arrested outside Buckingham Palace detained under Mental Health ActPolice were called to the palace after a man approached the gates of the palace and threw a number of items into the grounds
Read more »
'Controlled explosion' at Buckingham Palace after shotgun cartridges thrown into palace groundsSounds of an explosion could be heard on TV channels covering coronation related activities from the area, with some told by police to cease broadcasting and evacuate
Read more »
Man arrested after 'throwing shotgun cartridges into Buckingham Palace'A MAN has been arrested for throwing shotgun cartridges into the grounds of Buckingham Palace. An area around the royal home has been cordoned off after the attack at 7pm this evening – just …
Read more »
Massive police presence outside Buckingham Palace as man detainedBREAKING: Massive police presence outside Buckingham Palace as reports man detained
Read more »
Explosion heard at Buckingham Palace after man arrested for security breachBREAKING: Days before the coronation of King Charles III, police have arrested a man suspected of throwing shotgun cartridges into the grounds of Buckingham Palace.
Read more »
Buckingham Palace in lockdown as controlled explosion carried outIt comes four days before King Charles' Coronation
Read more »