Man detained near Palace of Westminster in London

London, June 16: A man was detained by armed police outside the Palace of Westminster on Friday.

The man, in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of possessing a knife, the Metropolitan Police said. There were no reports of any injuries, BBC reported.

The bearded man, wearing black trousers and a grey sweatshirt, was seen being held against the fence with his arms behind his back by a police officer.

The incident is not thought to be terror related and the Carriage Gates entrance to Parliament was closed, the report said.