Buckingham Palace was locked down last night after a man attacked police officials with a knife in which two officers were injured, according to the Metropolitan Police, London.
The suspect was tackled by officers at the scene on the Mall and held on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH) and assault on police, media reported.
The Metropolitan Police informed that it was too early to state whether the incident was terror related.
London Ambulance Service treated the two injured officers at the scene.
Initial reports suggested the man had been armed with a sword but the police described the weapon as a knife, it is reported.
The Met Police tweeted: “Officers are on scene at the Mall o/s Buckingham Palace. A man has been arrested on suspicion of GBH and assault on police.”
Officers are on scene at the Mall o/s Buckingham Palace. A man has been arrested on suspicion of GBH and assault on police
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) August 25, 2017
Two officers suffered minor injuries while detaining the man, police said.
Two police officers suffered minor injuries during the course of detaining the man
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) August 25, 2017
Officers are present at the scene of the incident and no other persons have been injured.
Police officers are on the spot and further inquiries are ongoing.
