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Police on the scene after sounds similar to gunfire have been heard close to the Houses of Parliament, London, Wednesday, March 22, 2017. London police say officers called to ‘firearms incident’ on Westminster Bridge, near Parliament. (Victoria Jones/PA via AP)

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Multiple violent incidents occur near UK parliament
March 23, 2017 4 a.m.

Multiple violent incidents occur near UK parliament

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Parliament was on lockdown Wednesday after an assailant stabbed an officer, then was shot by police, officials said. London Police also said officers were called to an incident on Westminster Bridge nearby.