Lichfield’s MP has revealed he has been forced to hide in an office following an armed incident in Westminster.
Reports of gunshots and videos of emergency services in the area have emerged on social media.
Michael Fabricant posted on Twitter about the situation inside the House of Commons:
I was walking briskly to a vote when crowds of MPs rushed towards me saying that shots have been fired and shouts of 'get back'.
— Michael Fabricant 🇬🇧🇮🇱🇺🇦 (@Mike_Fabricant) March 22, 2017
I am now hiding in my PA's office watching the news.
— Michael Fabricant 🇬🇧🇮🇱🇺🇦 (@Mike_Fabricant) March 22, 2017
View from my office window right now. pic.twitter.com/quHtViHY5r
— Michael Fabricant 🇬🇧🇮🇱🇺🇦 (@Mike_Fabricant) March 22, 2017
Reports say an armed individual had been shot by police.
Mr Fabricant added: “Glad police shot the terrorist.
“My prayers are with the brave police officer who was attacked.”
