Man arrested after reports of person carrying knives outside Houses of Parliament

A man has been arrested after reports of a person carrying knives outside the Houses of Parliament, police have said.

Police were called to the scene just after 2pm today where they arrested a 34-year-old man on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

No injuries have been reported and the area around Carriage Gates - one of the most prominent entrances to the Palace of Westminster - was cordoned off.

A parliament spokesperson said in a statement: "We are aware of an incident outside Carriage Gates. Parliamentary security and the Metropolitan Police are present and managing the situation."

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