A man has been arrested after being found with a bow and arrow in his car near the Houses of Parliament.
The incident occurred around 6:15 am on September 25 near the Peers car park in Westminster, according to the Metropolitan Police. The man was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon.
He was also arrested for breaching legislation under the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act, as well as for vehicle interference. The man has since been sectioned under the Mental Health Act and remains in the care of medical professionals.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “A man was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon at approximately 6:15 am on Wednesday, September 25, near the Peers car park. A bow and arrow were found in his car at the location. He was further arrested for breaching Serious Organised Crime and Police Act legislation and vehicle interference. He was subsequently sectioned under the Mental Health Act and remains in the care of medical professionals.”
The man has been bailed pending further inquiries until late December.
The Houses of Parliament, including both the House of Commons and House of Lords, were in recess at the time of the incident for party conferences. The House of Commons last convened on September 12, while the House of Lords last met on September 13.
