King Charles' coronation: Security fears as man arrested for suspected attack on Buckingham Palace

On the evening of Tuesday, May 2, the police had to intervene at Buckingham Palace after a man allegedly tried to attack it. An incident that occurred three days before King Charles' coronation.

The suspect was quickly arrested and taken into custody around 7 pm BST. Scotland Yard suspects an attack with 'shotgun cartridges', which the suspect threw through the gates of the palace.

This attack came hours before the evening rehearsals for the coronation took place. Despite the incident, the planned rehearsal went ahead as scheduled. However, this does cause some concern for coronation day.

Police do not believe it was a terrorist attack

The Metropolitan Police intends to confront the arrested man with a 'specialised examination' in the following hours, and has ruled out a terrorist track. According to the authorities, it was an isolated act. Indeed the police will carry out a mental health history on the suspect.

According to the media, the suspect was arrested with a 'suspicious bag', an 'offensive weapon' and a knife. Fortunately, no shots were fired, on either side, and no one was injured.

Chief Supt Joseph McDonald said, as reported by BBC:

Officers worked immediately to detain the man and he has been taken into police custody.

There have been no reports of any shots fired, or any injuries to officers or members of the public.

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What is the origin of the explosion at Buckingham Palace?

The police were the ones who caused 'a controlled explosion' in the park of Buckingham Palace, to ensure the security of the perimeter. Security cordons were also deployed for a few hours to disperse and ensure the safety, of passers-by who were beginning to crowd in front of the Palace.

According to the police report, King Charles and his wife Queen Camilla were not inside the Palace at the time. King Charles' coronation is scheduled for this Saturday, May 6, and it is essential for the authorities to ensure that no other incident in this place will jeopardize the most anticipated event of the year in England.

This article was translated from Ohmymag FR.

Sources used:

BBC: 'Man arrested outside Buckingham Palace'

The Guardian: 'Roads reopened after controlled explosion outside Buckingham Palace'