London police stopped suspicious vehicle near Buckingham Palace, man arrested

Man arrested as 'suspicious' van searched by police

London police have arrested a man after they have stopped a suspicious vehicle near Buckingham Palace.

The 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a public order offense after a white van was stopped by officers on a road near the palace, a police spokesman said.

“Road closures and cordons are in place and officers are assessing the vehicle as we speak,” the spokesman said.