Westminster Bridge closed as ‘hundreds’ of police rushed to the scene and formed a large cordon; four arrested – The Sun

WESTMINSTER Bridge was closed as “hundreds” of police descended on the scene and formed a large cordon; four people were arrested.

The Met said a man was taken to hospital in a critical condition after suffering a heart attack. Police.

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Three people were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, while one person was arrested on suspicion of affray.

Two suspects with minor facial injuries were taken to the hospital.

The incident was initially reported as a stabbing, but subsequent police investigations confirmed this was not the case; investigation continues.

It took place a few meters away from the houses Parliament – in front of horrified tourists.

Police, ambulance and air ambulance teams were dispatched to the scene. London The bridge is currently closed.

Images taken from the scene show many police officers gathered in the area while emergency vehicles lined up on the street.

a related one excitement The user wrote: “Westminster Bridge is closed in both directions.

“Hundreds of police are on the scene while the bridge is cordoned off. What’s going on?”

It appears that the incident is not considered terrorism-related.

The road was closed to traffic while police investigated.

A spokesman for the force said: “At 10.43am on Sunday, November 24, police were called to reports of a fight on Westminster Bridge in SE1.

“Officers attended the scene along with the London Ambulance Service and London Air Ambulance, where they found a man in cardiac arrest.

“Initial reports suggested the man had been stabbed, but subsequent investigations confirmed this was not the case. “Investigations are ongoing to establish how the man suffered a heart attack.

“The man remains in hospital in a critical condition.

“3 people were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and 1 person was arrested on suspicion of affray. 2 of those arrested were hospitalized with head injuries.

“Police are particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed the incident.

“Officers are also appealing for anyone with CCTV, mobile phone footage or dashcam footage that could help further the investigation.”

Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact police on 101 and quote CAD 2468/24NOV.

Or you can contact the independent organization charity Call or visit Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 crimstoppers-uk.org.

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