Man crashes car into gates of Buckingham Palace

Armed police have rushed to Buckingham Palace this morning after a "loud bang" was heard when a man crashed into the gates of the official Royal residence this weekend.

Dramatic footage has shown armed police surrounding the driver, who was on his knees outside the vehicle, with police shouting "keep your hands on your head".

The incident happened around 2.30am on March 9, and the Met Police say the man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage.

A spokesperson for the police said: "Armed officers arrested a man at the scene on suspicion of criminal damage. He was taken to hospital.

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