“Recent events in France and Vienna have provided a stark and brutal reminder of the risks that we face and the continuing need to be resolute in the face of those who would wish to sow division and hatred.”. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? The suspects, both aged 34 from East London, were arrested by armed police. How Boris's bullish state-educated 'Scouser' Lee Cain and his 'lad gang' clashed with Carrie and her well-heeled inner-circle in Downing Street's brutal civil war, Who rules the roost in No10 now? Share; Tweet; A video out of the UK shows a gym owner explaining how armed police were sent to issue fines because his business violated COVID restrictions by failing to … Start your Independent Premium subscription today. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? James Brokenshire told the House of Commons that intelligence agencies assessed the threat of attacks in Britain as highly likely. The force said the man was reported to have been walking around the are and pointed the weapon at people, including children. Mr Brokenshire said police patrols would increase because of the raised threat level. Leicestershire Police said officers were called just after midday to reports of a man carrying a long-barrelled firearm in the small village, near Loughborough. Armed police rushed to a school in Leicestershire following reports of a man standing nearby pointing a rifle at children. “The police officers searched the men and the vehicle. To avoid having a fully armed Police Service in this country, and to enable the Police to still tackle criminals and terrorists with firearms, we need to have some of the Police Officers equipped with firearms. A woman feared: She led a coup against key Boris Johnson aide - now Carrie Symonds is more influential than ever. Everyone is safe and it was dealt with really well.’. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said the men had been seen “acting suspiciously in a car in the Westminster area”. Prince Harry's close bond with Jill Biden revealed: Weeks after he and Meghan Markle interfered in US... Pope speaks to Joe Biden to congratulate him on winning election and becoming only second ever Catholic... Deputy chief of staff to the secretary of defense resigns three days after Trump fired his boss Mark Esper. It is not known whether the weapon was an air rifle or a more lethal firearm. More armed officers will appear on the streets of London in the coming days as the UK raises its terrorist threat level to ‘severe’, following deadly attacks in France and Austria, the Metropolitan Police announced. Pictures of the man leaning … But ex-Tory press chief AMANDA PLATELL asks should a Prime Minister's consort really wield so much power? Pall Mall is a historic road that connects to Trafalgar Square in central London, and contains several international embassies. Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate? 14 October, 2020 . “They subsequently arrested the men — two 34-year-olds from east London — on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts, contrary to section 5 of the Terrorism Act 2006.”. Neil Basu, the head of UK Counter Terrorism Policing, said the change was “not based on a specific threat”. EXCLUSIVE: 'Complimenting Kim Jong-un was wrong. File image of Pall Mall pictured above. Our journalists will try to respond by joining the threads when they can to create a true meeting of independent Premium. Commander Richard Smith, head of the Met Police Counter Terrorism Command, said: 'Every day, police officers are on patrol across the Capital, watching for suspicious behaviour and stopping people they suspect may be involved in criminality. 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Pictures of the man leaning against a wall close to Rawlins Academy, in the small village of Quorn, were shared on social media, with warnings to stay clear of the area. In a tweet aimed at Leicestershire Police, one parent demanded to know what was going on, adding: ‘My son is shut in a room being told to stay away from windows.’. Sorry, this video isn't available any more. Police said no firearms were discharged during the incident and urged people to remain vigilant. The 50-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and currently remains in custody. Counter-terrorism police believe that lockdown restrictions brought in to tackle the coronavirus pandemic may force a change to terrorist methodology. You can find our Community Guidelines in full here. ‘He was aiming it at people and shouting threats. Armed police rushed to a school in Leicestershire following reports of a man standing nearby pointing a rifle at children. The count includes the Reading attack, where three people were murdered in June, but perpetrator Khairi Saadallah has denied having a terrorist motive. A statement from the Met Police said: 'At approximately 00.10hrs on Thursday, 12 November, two men seen by police officers to be acting suspiciously in a car in the Westminster area were stopped and arrested on Pall Mall by armed officers. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk. You'll know how to gather evidence and look after detainees. The existing Open Comments threads will continue to exist for those who do not subscribe to Independent Premium. Armed police arrested the pair who were seen to be acting suspiciously in a car in the Westminster area (Pictured: File image of armed police), Armed officers arrested the men in Pall Mall at around 12.10am as they sat in a car. Independent Premium Comments can be posted by members of our membership scheme, Independent Premium. 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