My News
Personalise your news feed by choosing your favourite topics of interest
Image: Shutterstock/maziarz
Image: Shutterstock/maziarz
POLICE IN LONDON have released a man without charge after he was detained by security staff at the visitors’ entrance to Buckingham Palace yesterday.
Police were called before 1pm, after the 38-year-old was found in possession of a taser-type device.
The man – who was visiting the UK capital from the Netherlands – was taken to a central London police station and questioned.
Officers were satisfied that the man posed no threat and that his possession of the device – which was low-powered and part of a keyring – was a “genuine error on his part”.
He was released without further action yesterday evening.
In a statement, Met Police said that visitors to the UK must ensure that any items they’re carrying comply with legislation in the UK.
Your contributions will help us continue
to deliver the stories that are important to you
#Open journalism
No news is bad news
Support The Journal
Support us now
This included small knives and personal taser-type devices, which are considered offensive weapons and are prohibited.
COMMENTS (16)