A bizarre incident unfolded in the heart of Westminster when a trouserless man allegedly threatened police officers with a metal pole before leading them on a dramatic chase through central London.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos as the bare-legged suspect, wearing only a t-shirt and underpants, brandished what appeared to be a metal pole near the Houses of Parliament. Armed officers quickly descended on the area as the situation escalated.
Dramatic Police Confrontation
The Metropolitan Police confirmed they deployed a taser to subdue the suspect after he allegedly became aggressive towards officers. Video footage circulating online shows the moment the man was apprehended near Westminster Underground Station.
"Officers were called to reports of a man making threats with a metal pole," a police spokesperson stated. "The suspect was detained after a short pursuit and taken to a central London police station."
Traffic Chaos in Political Heartland
The incident caused significant disruption in the government district, with multiple police vehicles blocking roads during the lunchtime rush. Commuters reported seeing the half-naked suspect running through traffic before being brought to the ground by officers.
Parliamentary staff and tourists watched in shock as the dramatic events unfolded just yards from some of Britain's most iconic political landmarks. The Metropolitan Police have confirmed the man remains in custody while investigations continue.
