Man arrested after car crashes into gates of Downing Street
A man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and dangerous driving after a vehicle was driven into the gates of Downing Street, the Metropolitan Police said.
Images on social media showed a vehicle crashed into the gates, surrounded by emergency vehicles.
The force added that no-one has been hurt.
#UPDATE | At around 16:20hrs 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.
— MPS Westminster (@MPSWestminster) May 25, 2023
In a statement released on Twitter, the Metropolitan Police said: “At around 16:20hrs 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. Inquiries are ongoing.”
