Panic in London/ The car speeds towards the office and residence of the British Prime Minister, the driver suffers badly

A man has been arrested after he crashed his car outside the door of the British Prime Minister's office, or as it is called 'Downing Street'. British police said he was arrested by armed officers on suspicion of criminal damage and dangerous driving.

There are no reports of injuries and the investigation is ongoing. Police set up a cordon while officers with sniffer dogs were seen outside the gates. Witnesses saw a man running away from police. Footage of the car shows it approaching the main entrance to Downing Street, the home of UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his family.

The car appeared to be slowing down before hitting the gates, which are always manned by armed and unarmed police. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was in Downing Street at the time of the crash but has since left for a scheduled visit. The car remains outside the gates, surrounded by police tape. The incident occurred as many civil servants in government departments were leaving their offices for the day.