A 59-year-old man who was arrested this week after throwing shotgun shells into the grounds of Buckingham Palace has been held under the Mental Health Act, police have said.
The man, previously named dog breeder David Huber from Cumbria, approached officers to ask to see a soldier at around 7.15pm on Tuesday, Metropolitan Police Deputy Deputy Commissioner Ade Adelekan said.
When they said that was not possible, the man allegedly started throwing shotgun shells over the doors. He was searched and reportedly found in possession of a lock knife, and was arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife and ammunition.
It was confirmed today that he was detained under the Mental Health Act on Wednesday and taken to hospital, where he will remain on bail while receiving medical treatment.
Scotland Yard is not treating the incident as terrorism-related and understood it was being treated as an isolated mental health incident.
David Huber is believed to be the man who was arrested by armed police on Tuesday after allegedly dumping ammunition on the grounds of the royal residence
Police carried out a controlled explosion on the suspect’s bag as a precaution. Officers are pictured at the scene, near the bag
The Metropolitan Police said officers arrested a man around 7pm last night after he approached the palace gates.
Huber is claimed to have traveled to the capital from his Cumbrian cottage where he breeds Hungarian Vizslas
The suspicious bag that was found contained two passports, a phone, a wallet, keys, bank cards, a laptop case, a photo of a child and a large brown letter, according to The Sun. There was also a copy of The Happiness Advantage by Harvard professor Shawn Achor.
During the arrest, the man told officers they had to handle his backpack with care, which led to a controlled explosion.
Scotland Yard announced it was not treating the incident as terrorism-related and understood it was being treated as an isolated mental health incident.
The suspicious bag that was found contained two passports, a phone, a wallet, keys, bank cards, a laptop case, a photo of a child and a large brown letter, according to The Sun. There was also a copy of The Happiness Advantage by Harvard professor Shawn Achor.
Although neither the King nor Queen were in residence, Camilla’s grandchildren were seen arriving at Buckingham Palace hours before – while Charles held an audience with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese earlier in the day. daytime.
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