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Second arrest over Buckingham Palace 'terror incident' | Second arrest over Buckingham Palace 'terror incident' |
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A second man has been arrested after three police officers were injured by a man brandishing a 4ft sword near Buckingham Palace on Friday. | A second man has been arrested after three police officers were injured by a man brandishing a 4ft sword near Buckingham Palace on Friday. |
A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of terror offences, and a search of a property in west London is being carried out. | A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of terror offences, and a search of a property in west London is being carried out. |
It comes after a man drove at police outside the Queen's official residence. | |
A 26-year-old arrested at the scene on Friday evening remains in custody. | |
Police have been given more time to question him - the warrant for his further detention will expire on 1 September. | |
Dean Haydon, head of counter-terrorism at Scotland Yard, said a man deliberately drove at a police vehicle before stopping and being confronted by three officers. | Dean Haydon, head of counter-terrorism at Scotland Yard, said a man deliberately drove at a police vehicle before stopping and being confronted by three officers. |
He repeatedly shouted "Allahu Akbar" as CS gas was used to "quickly" restrain him, Cdr Haydon said. | He repeatedly shouted "Allahu Akbar" as CS gas was used to "quickly" restrain him, Cdr Haydon said. |
The three unarmed Westminster police officers received minor injuries. | The three unarmed Westminster police officers received minor injuries. |
Two of them were taken to hospital after receiving cuts to their hands and forearms. | Two of them were taken to hospital after receiving cuts to their hands and forearms. |
No members of the Royal Family were in Buckingham Palace, which is the Queen's official London residence, at the time. | No members of the Royal Family were in Buckingham Palace, which is the Queen's official London residence, at the time. |