London June 16 (IANS) 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.
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Man detained near Palace of Westminster in London
