Armed officers attended the popular tourist spot at midday
A man was arrested outside St Paul’s Cathedral on suspicion of possessing a firearm on Friday afternoon.
Police have confirmed the arrest after armed officers were called to the scene around midday. At this time, they have no indication that the man suspected of possessing the firearm was terror-related.
“Following reports of an armed man at St Paul’s Cathedral, we can confirm we’ve arrested a man who we believe to be in possession of a firearm at 12.05 today,” read a statement.
“He was detained behind One New Change by armed officers.
“There is no indication this incident is terror-related at this time.”
Following reports of an armed man at #StPaulsCathedral, we can confirm we've arrested a man who we believe to be in possession of a firearm at 12.05 today. He was detained behind One New Change by armed officers. There is no indication this incident is terror-related at this time
— City of London Police (@CityPolice) March 29, 2019
Over 1.5 million people visit St Paul’s Cathedral every year, making it one of the United Kingdom’s most popular tourist spots as well as it being an iconic feature on the London skyline.
