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Westminster Bridge closes for 16 hours amid man's tense standoff with police

Met Police were called to Westminster Bridge just before 4pm on Sunday following concerns for the welfare of a man

Evening Standard · Oct 18

Seize ice cream vans in anti-terror clean-up of London's most iconic tourism hotspot, say Tories

Shadow Transport Secretary Richard Holden is calling for a clampdown on illegally parked ice cream vans, pedicabs and conmen doing three-cup tricks on Westminster Bridge

Evening Standard · Sep 23

Westminster Bridge hero barred from policing over ‘inappropriate relationship’ with colleague

Waite, who had won awards and commendations for his work, resigned from the Metropolitan Police in March 2026

The Independent UK · Sep 4

Police vessel carrying armed officers crashes on Thames injuring five

Responders from the RNLI could be seen treating casualties at Westminster pier.

Evening Standard · Jul 24

Five officers injured as police boat crashes while rushing to 'person in Thames'

Three police officers had to be pulled from the Thames following the crash

Evening Standard · Jul 24

Roald Dahl’s Met officer grandson blasts own force over botched pickpocket asssault probe

Ned Donovan wrote to Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley saying he’d been failed after attack on Westminster Bridge

Evening Standard · Feb 3

Westminster Bridge locked down after bomb squad called to suspicious package

Army disposal units rush to scene as commuters evacuated from central London landmark

Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2025

Six arrested after Palestine Action banner draped on Westminster Bridge

THE Metropolitan Police has arrested six people over a banner draped on Westminster Bridge in support of banned group Palestine Action

The National (Scotland) · Oct 4, 2025

Westminster Bridge Police Incident: 5 Key Facts About the Sudden London Shutdown During Rush Hour

Westminster Bridge closed during rush hour after a police incident shocked London commuters. Here are 5 key facts about the sudden shutdown.

International Business Times UK · Aug 23, 2025

Westminster Bridge Closed During Monday Rush Hour: What Really Happened

Westminster Bridge closed Monday morning after police responded to a mental health incident. Commuters faced delays, bus diversions, and train disruptions across London's transport network.

International Business Times UK · Aug 18, 2025