WESTMINSTER Bridge was closed as “hundreds” of police swarmed the scene and set up a large cordon – and four people were arrested.
A man was rushed to hospital in critical condition after suffering a cardiac arrest, weather police said.
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Crowds gathered at the venue on Westminster Bridge, LondonCredit: PA
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The road next to the parliament building was closed after the incidentCredit: LNP
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Officers are seen collecting evidenceCredit: George Cracknell Wright
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The incident happened just meters from Big BenCredit: LNP
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Emergency vehicles can be seen at the sceneCredit: x.com/WorldByWolf
Three people were arrested on suspicion of having committed the criminal offense of attempted murder, and one person was detained on suspicion of having committed the criminal offense of fraud.
Two suspects were also taken to hospital with minor facial injuries.
The incident was initially reported as a stabbing, but further police investigations confirmed that this was not the case – as the investigation is ongoing.
It happened just a few meters from the parliament building – in front of horrified tourists.
Police, paramedics and the air ambulance service attended the scene on the main London Bridge – which is currently closed.
Pictures from the scene show a number of police officers gathered in the area, while emergency vehicles are seen down the street.
A worried Twitter user wrote: “Westminster Bridge closed in both directions.
“Hundreds of police officers at the scene, and the Bridge is cordoned off. What’s going on?”
It is understood that the incident is not being treated as terrorism-related.
The road remains closed while the police investigate.
A police spokesman said: “At 10.43am on Sunday, November 24, police were called to reports of a fight on Westminster Bridge, SE1.
“Officers attended the scene along with the London Ambulance Service and London Air Ambulance, where they found a man in cardiac arrest.
“Initial reports suggested the man had been stabbed, but further inquiries confirmed this was not the case. Inquiries are ongoing to establish how the cardiac arrest occurred.
“The man is in critical condition in the hospital.
“Three people were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, and one person was arrested on suspicion of fraud. Two of the arrested were taken to the hospital with head injuries.
“Police are particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed the incident.
“Officers are also appealing for anyone with CCTV, mobile phone footage or dashcam footage that could assist the investigation to come forward.”
Anyone with information or footage is asked to contact police on 101, quoting CAD 2468/24NOV.
Or you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit Crimestoppers-uk.org.
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Police officers and vehicles gathered on the bridgeCredit: George Cracknell Wright
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The plastic bag was photographed at the sceneCredit: LNP
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Road closure remains in placeCredit: x.com/WorldByWolf
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