Man arrested outside Buckingham Palace
A man was arrested outside Buckingham Palace for throwing suspected shotgun cartridges into the Palace grounds. The police have confirmed that the incident is not being treated as terror-related and that the man was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon. There were no injuries reported. A controlled explosion was carried out following the incident.
The rehearsal for the Coronation on Saturday went ahead as planned. The man was searched and found in possession of a knife and a suspicious bag. The incident is being treated as an isolated mental health issue.
The King’s Coronation celebrations are just four days away, and a huge security operation is in place ahead of the event. Soldiers dressed in bright yellow and red uniforms paraded along the Mall early on Wednesday morning during the rehearsals. Extra security is expected for the event, and the police have been planning for it for years. The police should be celebrated for their efforts, and fingers crossed it all goes well on Saturday.