Shocking new video has emerged online of the moment a man was arrested after allegedly trying to rush Queen Elizabeth’s coffin at Westminster Hall. According to The Guardian, the man jumped out of line and allegedly ran up the steps of the hearse before touching the coffin.
A now-viral video showed mourners staring at him in horror as officers pounced on him and took him to the floor before being led out of the hall.
According to a report, the Metropolitan Police arrested the man on Friday night “following a disturbance” at Westminster Hall, where the late monarch lies in state.
In a statement, Scotland Yard said: “Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command detained a man at Westminster Hall following a disturbance.” It added that the man was “arrested for an offense under the Public Order Act and is currently in custody”.
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Meanwhile, it comes days after a man was arrested for swearing at Prince Andrew during Queen Elizabeth’s coffin procession.
The man was pulled to the floor by a police officer after hearing him shout “Andrew, you’re a sick old man”.
In a statement, a police officer said: “A 22-year-old man was arrested in connection with a breach of the peace on the Royal Mile on Monday 12 September 2022 at around 2.50pm.” Breach of the peace, also known as disturbing the peace, is a form of disorderly conduct, punishable by up to 12 months in prison and/or a fine of up to £5,000 in Scotland.
