Arrest after bow and arrow found in car parked near House of Lords

A man has been arrested after a bow and arrow was found in his car parked near the House of Lords.

The suspect was apprehended at 6.15am on Wednesday 25 September in the vicinity of the Peers car park, the Metropolitan Police said.

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He was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon, for breaching Serious Organised Crime and Police Act legislation, and vehicle interference.

He was sectioned under the Mental Health Act and was bailed pending further enquiries.

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The House of Lords and House of Commons have been in recess since Friday 13 September for party conferences, meaning a limited number of MPs and peers are working in the buildings.

A spokesman for the Met said: "A man was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon at approximately 6.15am on Wednesday 25 September in the vicinity of the Peers car park.

"A bow and arrow were found in his car at the location.

"He was further arrested for breaching Serious Organised Crime and Police Act legislation and vehicle interference.

"He was subsequently sectioned under the Mental Health Act and remains in the care of medical professionals."