Police arrested a man after his car hit and injured several pedestrians and cyclists, then crashed into a security barrier outside the House of Parliament in London early Tuesday.
“He was arrested on suspicion of terrorist offenses,” the Metropolitan Police said in a statement. “At this stage, we are treating this as a terrorist incident.”
Metropolitan Police Assistant Commissioner Neil Basu said Tuesday it “appears to be a deliberate act,” but there is no further intelligence to show an ongoing threat against the city.
Police said the driver, a man in his late 20s, was the only one in the vehicle and no weapons have been recovered.
A number of people were taken to the hospital and none of their injuries appear to be life-threatening, police said.
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May said her “thoughts are with those injured in the incident in Westminster,” and thanked emergency responders “for their immediate and courageous response.”
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“My thoughts are with those injured in the incident in Westminster and my thanks to the emergency services for their immediate and courageous response.” – PM @theresa_may
— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) August 14, 2018
