Video footage has captured the second a automotive smashed into the entrance gates of Downing Street. The silver automotive could be seen slowing down briefly earlier than lurching in the direction of the house of Rishi Sunak and his household.

Despite the comparatively sluggish velocity of the crash, individuals might be seen fleeing the world and a considerable police presence now covers the world.

Police arrange a cordon in Whitehall, the primary street working previous Downing Street, as officers with sniffer canines had been seen outdoors the gates.

There aren't any reviews of any accidents and inquiries are ongoing.

One particular person has been arrested following the collision, which occurred at 4.20pm, police stated.

The prime minister was in Downing Street on the time of the crash, however is known to have since left for a scheduled go to.

When the automotive approached the important thing constructing, it was at a time when many civil servants had been heading residence for the day.

In an announcement, the Met stated: "At around 4.20pm a car collided with the gates of Downing Street on Whitehall.

"Armed officers arrested a person on the scene on suspicion of prison injury and harmful driving.

"There are no reports of any injuries. Inquiries are ongoing."

Witness Simon Parry, 44, stated: "I heard a bang and looked up and saw loads of police with taser guns shouting at the man.

"A variety of police autos got here in a short time and had been very fast to evacuate the world."

He said the driver had his "face to the ground" as he was being arrested.

He said the man appeared to slow down before he reached the gates of Downing Street, having driven out from the other side of the road.

He added: "There had been sniffer canines and a bomb squad."