Westminster Bridge closed: Popular London landmark re-opens after closing for hours - latest updates as man taken to hospital and arrested
A popular London bridge was closed today due to a police incident.
Westminster Bridge was shut in both directions due to a police incident causing serious delays. One user wrote on X: “Ambulances, police and fire crews all over Westminster Bridge. Bridge closed. Can’t do right at the end of Victoria Embankment either.”
A Met Police spokesperson told NationalWorld: “Police were called at 10:12hrs on Wednesday, 8 October following concerns for the welfare of a man on Westminster Bridge. Met officers attended the scene and closed the bridge while they helped the man. He was also arrested on suspicion of failing to appear at court.
“The man, aged 32, was taken to hospital, and has since been discharged. He was taken in police custody to the Old Bailey in relation to the failed court appearance.”
Pictures showed emergency services at the scene.
London Fire Brigade has provided more detail on the emergency incident that has closed Westminster Bridge. A spokesperson told The Standard: “We are currently assisting emergency service colleagues and have three fire engines, two fire rescue units and our fire boat in attendance.”
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