Man arrested on suspicion of tried homicide after ‘confronting MoD law enforcement officials with knife’

A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of tried homicide after confronting police with a knife in Westminster.

The suspect approached the 2 Ministry of Defence (MoD) law enforcement officials with the weapon on Horse Guards Parade, at round 8.50am.

The person must be tasered and was then restrained by officers. He was was arrested on suspicion of tried homicide and possession of an offensive weapon.

There have been no reviews of any accidents. He stays in custody at a central London police station, the drive stated.

Police confirmed that the incident isn’t being handled as terror-related.

The Met has launched an investigation into the incident and stated it would liaise carefully with the MoD Police because it progresses.

Various forensic officers have been noticed on the scene placing objects into plastic luggage as they sweep the realm for proof.

Various roads have been closed in Whitehall and a police cordon has been put in place between Trafalgar Sq. and Parliament Sq..

A motorbike positioned inside the cordon was moved right into a police van by officers.

Horse Guards Parade is the placement for a variety of authorities buildings, together with the MoD, and is just a brief distance from No10 Downing Avenue and the Cupboard Workplace.

A Met Police spokesperson stated: “At round 08:50hrs, a 29-year-old man, who was armed with a knife, confronted two Ministry of Defence Cops.

“[A] Taser was deployed and the person was restrained by officers. There have been no reviews of any accidents.

“An investigation is beneath means. Met officers will proceed to liaise carefully with the Ministry of Defence Police because it progresses.”

Police are interesting for anybody who might have witnessed the incident or in any other case has info to name 101, offering the reference 1730/18APR.

Data can be supplied to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.