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United Kingdom

Car crashes into the gates of Downing Street in London in broad daylight, videos on the net

The man was arrested soon after by armed agents, always present to protect the residence of the British Prime Minister

25/05/2023

A car ended up against the gates of Downing Street, famous for being the street where the British prime minister resides. Sky News reports that one person has been arrested and no injuries are reported. From information released by the Metropolitan Police, the arrested person is a man. The surrounding area of "Whitehall", where the headquarters of the ministries are located, was blocked from traffic and cordoned off by agents.

Many videos have been circulated online in which the gray car is seen first heading and then stopped against the gates and with the trunk open after being searched. The arrest was made by armed officers who are at the entrance to the residence of the British Prime Minister.