Armed police push people back following major incidents outside the Houses of Parliament in central London, Britain, Mar. 22, 2017. EPA/ANDY RAIN
UK Parliament attack: man shot after police officer stabbed and several injured in related incident
The United Kingdom"s lower chamber temporarily suspended a debate session on Wednesday as shots were heard outside, the Houses of Parliament said.
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A policeman has been stabbed and his attacker shot by officers after a major terrorist incident at the Houses of Parliament.
The attacker mowed down several pedestrians as he drove a grey Hyundai i40 across Westminster Bridge before crashing it into railings then running through the gates of the Palace of Westminster and stabbing the officer.
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Eyewitnesses said he was shot by police as he approached a second officer, while clutching his knife.
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