A man was arrested at around 7pm after he approached the gates
A controlled explosion was carried out outside Buckingham Palace after a man was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon, the Metropolitan Police said.
The arrest was made at around 7pm after he approached the gates and threw items, suspected to be shotgun cartridges, into the Palace grounds.The incident comes just four days before King Charles' Coronation, with rehearsals scheduled to take place for the procession later this evening.No shots were fired during the incident, and police say there is no ongoing risk to the public.
Chief Superintendent Joseph McDonald said: "Officers worked immediately to detain the man and he has been taken into police custody. Top news stories today "There have been no reports of any shots fired, or any injuries to officers or members of the public.Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here .
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