This is a developing story, but there are reports from British press that Buckingham Palace is on lockdown after a man attacked police officers with a sword. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the reports, with the BBC now saying that two officers were injured in the attack
#BREAKING: Buckingham Palace is in lockdown amid reports that a man attacked a police officer with a swordhttps://t.co/GKdYMxUWyM pic.twitter.com/HLnTWu3RbC
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) August 25, 2017
Buckingham Palace on lockdown after man 'attacks police officer with sword' https://t.co/Ak89AFht22
— The Independent (@Independent) August 25, 2017
Two officers injured as a man is held on suspicion of GBH and assault on police outside Buckingham Palace https://t.co/u2TAxCWT1f
— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) August 25, 2017
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
UPDATE: Suspect in custody.
BREAKING: British police: Man arrested after assault on police outside Buckingham Palace in London.
— The Associated Press (@AP) August 25, 2017
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