The Prime Minister has been involved in a car crash outside of Parliament.
Boris Johnson's convoy was targeted by a protester as it left the gates following Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday afternoon.
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The protester ran in front of the police escorts, causing the lead car to stop, with an escorting vehicle running into the back of it.
The vehicles then drove off, with a dent visible in the back of the Prime Minister’s Jaguar in videos which have surfaced on social media.
Downing Street has confirmed there are no reports of any injuries.
The protester was quickly detained by police.
A Number 10 spokesman confirmed the car was Mr Johnson’s, adding: “I think the video speaks for itself as to what happened. No reports of anybody being injured.”
The spokesman said Mr Johnson was travelling in the car at the time.
A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: "At approximately 14:30hrs today, June 17, two police vehicles were involved in a collision in Parliament Square.
"The police vehicles were part of a security movement. A pedestrian is reported to have stepped onto the road, causing the vehicles to suddenly stop, which has led to two of the vehicles in the convoy being involved in a damage-only collision.
"No injuries have been reported.
"A man, no further details at this time, was arrested at the scene for offences under Section 5 of the Public Order Act and for obstructing the highway.
"All vehicles were able to drive from the scene."
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