A car on Thursday collided with the gates of Downing Street in London where British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's home and offices are located, police said.
A car on Thursday collided with the gates of Downing Street in London where British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's home and offices are located, police said.
There were no reports of any injuries, the police said. A man has been arrested after the incident, the Metropolitan Police said.
Look how slowly & perfectly straight the car drives into Downing Street.
Question is, who’s behind it? Arrest made… pic.twitter.com/kzAM6WZIdc
The force said the man had been arrested by armed officers on suspicion of criminal damage and dangerous driving, BBC reported.
The main road running past Downing Street has been closed by police.
Gates at Downing Street Rammed by car! Credit Bigsy from the protest pen! pic.twitter.com/aNAqk1sfJx
— Shillitz (@shillitz)⚡Car Crashes Into Downing Street Gates In London
One suspect has been arrested. pic.twitter.com/xDEBlu2te3
Armoured cars seen leaving back of Number 10 moments ago after car crashes into Downing Street gate. pic.twitter.com/EAKVu0xwoQ
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