WATCH: After White House, now car crashes into gates of Downing Street in London; one arrested

By PTI News  |  First Published May 25, 2023, 10:04 PM IST

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

— Alex Horden (@AlexHorden1)

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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

— RT (@RT_com)

Armoured cars seen leaving back of Number 10 moments ago after car crashes into Downing Street gate. pic.twitter.com/EAKVu0xwoQ

— George Grylls (@georgegrylls)

Two days ago, a 19-year-old Indian-origin teen accused of deliberately crashing a rented U-Haul truck into a White House barrier told authorities that he wanted to get inside the mansion to "seize power" and "kill" U.S. President Joe Biden.

US Park Police arrested Sai Varshith Kandula after he crashed the truck into the security barriers on the north side of Lafayette Park shortly before 10 p.m. on May 22, sending multiple pedestrians running from the scene. 

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