On Tuesday, London police detained a guy who was allegedly carrying a knife and accused of firing a shotgun into the grounds of Buckingham Palace.
The arrest happened around 7:00 pm (1800 GMT). A full security operation will be in place for King Charles III’s coronation, which will be visited by nobility from around the world and world leaders.
The man was carrying a suspicious bag, which police “as a precaution” controlled exploded, according to the Metropolitan Police. Later, it clarified that it was not currently treating the incident as having any connection to terrorism.
Following a search of him and the discovery of a knife, the man has been detained on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon, the London police reported in an update about three hours after the incident.
“Officers worked immediately to detain the man and he has been taken into police custody,” Met Police chief superintendent Joseph McDonald said in a statement.
“There have been no reports of any shots fired, or any injuries to officers or members of the public. Officers remain at the scene and further inquiries are ongoing,” he added.
British media reported that neither Charles, 74, or his wife Queen Consort Camilla, 75, were at the palace at the time.
There were no comments from Buckingham palace officials.
