March man charged after person seen with knives outside the Houses of Parliament.

A March man has been charged in connection with reports of a person carrying knives outside the Houses of Parliament.

The Metropolitan Police said Lewis Allington, from March, would appear at Westminster Magistrates' today (Thursday).

He was charged with two offences of possession of an offensive weapon, the force said.

Police cars could be seen parked in front of Carriage Gates - one of the most prominent entrances to the Palace of Westminster - after the incident on Tuesday afternoon.

The area was cordoned off and the entrance was temporarily closed. No injuries were reported.

The Met Police said Mr Allington was charged on Wednesday and remanded in custody.