“The footage circulating shows that he was only doing about 2mph when he approached the gates, so whatever his intentions were it does not feel that this was a determined attempt to smash through security. The source said: “The man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage but it feels like his welfare is also an issue in this case. One Metropolitan Police source said early indications were that mental health may have played a part in the suspect’s actions and that it was not being considered as a serious attempt to ram the Downing Street gates. Scotland Yard said in a statement: “The incident is being dealt with by local officers in Westminster and isn't currently being treated as terror-related.” Scotland Yard was quick to scotch suggestions that the crash could be terror-related and later confirmed SO15, the Metropolitan Police’s counter-terror command, was not involved in the investigation. The Prime Minister, who had been due to leave No 10 anyway, was whisked away to safety shortly after the incident via a back entrance. Rishi Sunak was in Downing Street at the time the car crashed into the front gates at about 4.20pm, The Telegraph understands. The car’s boot was opened and checked for explosives. The suspect, who is in his 50s, was ordered to the ground before being taken away in handcuffs. Witnesses said they heard a bang before armed police officers surrounded the car and pointed Tasers at the driver. Video footage showed the 14-year-old silver Kia Ceed being driven straight at the metal gates protecting Downing Street at “about 2mph”.Īs it reached the pavement, it slowed down almost to a stop before gently hitting the gates. A motorist drove a car into the gates of Downing Street at low speed, prompting a security lockdown of the Prime Minister’s residence.
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