Car crashes into gates of Downing Street, man arrested

LONDON: A car crashed into the gates of 10 Downing Street, the official residence of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, police said on Thursday.

A man has been arrested, however, there were no reports of any injuries, as per London’s Metropolitan Police Service. The police also said that the man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and dangerous driving.

“At 16:20 hrs a car collided with the gates of Downing Street on Whitehall. Armed officers arrested a man at the scene on suspicion of criminal damage and dangerous driving. There are no reports of any injuries. Enquiries are ongoing”, Metropolitan Police tweeted.

This is a developing story. More details will be added later. (ANI)