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Driver who crashed into Downing Street released but charged in another case

  • May 27, 2023
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The London Metropolitan Police (Met) said this Saturday that they had released a man whose car collided with the gate at Downing Street, Home of the British Prime

The London Metropolitan Police (Met) said this Saturday that they had released a man whose car collided with the gate at Downing Street, Home of the British Prime Minister.

However, he explained that he had been charged with another unrelated charge of make obscene images of minors.

The Met explains that Seth Kneller, 43, was initially detained Thursday on suspicion of “dangerous driving” and “criminal damage”after his silver Kia crashed into the entrance to Downing Street, where the residence of the British Prime Minister is located.

Although Kneller was released in connection with the event, “while the investigation is ongoing”, Kneller, a native of Cheshire (North West England), was parallel charged with “indecent depiction of children” and appeared before the courtspecifies Scotland Yard in a statement.

Accident investigation continues Westminster Area Police supported by agents of the Counter Terrorism Command, although the Met emphasizes that “This is not considered a terrorist act”.

Photo: Reuters

car collided without causing injuryaround 16:20 local time (15:20 Moscow time) on Thursday, driving from the other side of the intersection, apparently at low speed, after which the police detained the driver.

Downing Street Gate closed to unauthorized access and guarded by armed police who conduct airport-style security checks for those with entry permits.

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Source: Aristegui Noticias

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