Man detained near Palace of Westminster in London

Police officers detain a man outside the Palace of Westminster, in central London, Britain June 16, 2017. [Photo: VCG]

A man was arrested outside of the Palace of Westminster, according to a statement released on Friday by the Metropolitan Police in London. 

The man, in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife, the police said. There are no reports of any injuries.

The incident is not thought to be terror related, according to BBC.