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Downing Street car collision not being treated as 'terror-related', say UK police

Police officers work at the site where a car crashed into the front gates of Downing Street in London, Britain, May 25, 2023. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls

A man was arrested on Thursday after a car collided with the front gates of Downing Street, site of British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's office and residence, in an incident London police said was not currently being treated as "terror-related".

BBC television footage showed the vehicle crossing the road towards Downing Street and approaching the gate at a low speed. The main gate appeared to be undamaged.

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