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Car crashes into gates of Downing Street

In Britain, a car rammed the gates of Downing Street where the Prime Minister's residence and offices are located.


Police say Thursday's incident was not being treated as terror-related.


Police immediately swarmed the vehicle and arrested a man on suspicion of criminal damage and dangerous driving.


Officers were seen leading a man away in handcuffs.


(Courtesy ITV News)


No one was injured.


Online footage purports to show a silver hatchback car heading straight for the gates at a low speed.


(Picture from the BBC)


Prime Minister Risihi Sunak was in his office at the time of the crash.


A wide area of London's government district was sealed off for around two hours.


The incident has revived memories of previous attacks on London's government district.


It's unclear whether the collision was deliberate as it remains under investigation.

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