The man was arrested for throwing what police believe were shotgun shells into the palace. Buckinghamjust four days before the coronation King Carlos III and Queen Camila.

The man was arrested around 7 p.m. local time on Tuesday after approaching the gates of the palace, the official residence of the British monarch, according to the Metropolitan Police. throw various objects.

In accordance with BBCduring an incident in the vicinity of the palace Buckinghamwere not at the royal headquarters on King Carlos III and Queen Camila.

According to a Scotland Yard statement, the man was arrested for possession of “offensive weapons”. suspicious cartridges were seized for examination by experts.

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The police cordoned off the place when they realized that the man had a suspicious bagand proceeded to detonate the facility in a controlled manner as a precautionary measure.

Metropolitan Police Chief Superintendent Joseph McDonald explained that “The police immediately responded to the man’s arrest.who was taken into police custody.

Shortly thereafter, nearby streets reopened and most of the police cordons were removed.

“There is no information about shots. no injuries to agents or citizens,” the superintendent said, adding that the police were still investigating.

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The area around Buckingham is full of tourists these days and strong police are preparing coronation on Saturdaywhich will include a religious act in Westminster Abbey and a procession between the temple and the palace.

(According to information from EFE and BBC)