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Man Arrested After Car Crashes into Downing Street Gates

A man has been arrested after a car crashed into the gates of Downing Street, the home of the British Prime Minister.

26 May 2023 · 00:11 UTC

No one was injured in the incident.

The man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and dangerous driving, but the incident is not being treated as terror-related.

The area was partially evacuated and the road was closed, but it has since reopened to traffic.

The car was searched and a mobile phone was removed as evidence.

The Prime Minister and the Chancellor were in Downing Street at the time of the crash.