A MAN has been arrested and a Police officer injured after a suspect tried to enter the House of Commons.
The Sun reported that the suspect was pinned down by officers after he allegedly punched a copper and tried to force his way in.
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The man is now in custody after the shock incident.
Videos online show a large police response to the scene.
The Met Police said in a statement: “We are aware of commentary on social media about an incident outside Parliament.”
“Shortly after 3.30pm, a man was arrested for assault after an officer was punched. The officer was not seriously injured and the incident is not being treated as terrorism.”
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