The Canadian Parliament came into lock on Saturday after the man baricate in and forced the authorities to call on the public to “hide”.
Ottawa Police and parliamentary protective services arrived on the eastern block of parliament on Wellington Street just before 15:00, but the warning was released at 14:45, which asked people inside to “look for shelter in the nearest room. Close and lock all doors and hide”, according to CTV report.
Ottawa Police published in response to the crisis on X, currently a police operation on the hill of parliament. Please avoid areas. There is no other information. Update to follow.
Officers are on the scene on the hill of the parliament for a bariced man in the East Block area. There is a large police presence in this area. East Block was evacuated. There are no known injuries, and the police continue to deal with the individual in this incident that started just before 15:00, avoid areas and follow the direction of officers. Road closures remain in place on Wellington St. From Bank Street to Sussex Drive.
The police cleaned this area and evacuated everyone. Rescue spokesman Ottawa says he has crews on the scene in standby, but directed other questions to the police.
Meanwhile, the Canadian Senator Patrick Brazeau said on X: “Stay safe Ottawa” along with a photo surprising warning.
The sources of enforcement of the right have given Global News that the situation is under control, but the lock will be in place for now. The police deal with the incident as a “potential scenario of the worst case” to be safe.
Parliament is currently dissolved before the upcoming Canadian Federal elections.
The closure of roads remains in place at Wellington St. From Bank Street to Sussex Drive, the police said.
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