Two people have been shot outside the Houses of Parliament in London.
At least a dozen people are reportedly injured after an incident on Wednesday afternoon, according to Reuters.
BREAKING: Two people shot outside UK parliament, building in lock down – parliamentary official pic.twitter.com/DEL2v9RRvB
— Reuters (@Reuters) March 22, 2017
There are also unconfirmed reports that the man was seen carrying a knife within the grounds of the Palace of Westminster, which is currently on lockdown.
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— Reuters (@Reuters) March 22, 2017
Eyewitness reports claim that a car was involved in the attack.
"I must have counted between eight and 10 prostrate figures": A witness to the firearms incident near #Parliament in #Westminster pic.twitter.com/ALQde5cmpH
— Sky News (@SkyNews) March 22, 2017
At least a dozen people are also reportedly injured after a separate incident that took place on Wednesday afternoon, according to Reuters.
Eyewitness reports claim that a car was involved in the major security alert, with suggestions that a loud crash preceded the gunshots.
The Telegraph have since reported that two people were seen lying within Old Palace Yard while the sitting of the House of Commons has since been suspended
More to follow
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