‘Knifeman’ rams car into Army barracks before ‘jumping out & shouting at guards’ as bomb squad swoops
A KNIFEMAN rammed his vehicle through the barriers before threatening guards at a disused army barracks, police said.
Cops raced to reports of a man trying to enter the St Omer Barracks in Aldershot at around 4.30pm yesterday.
The man had allegedly driven through the barriers before getting out of the car, shouting at the guards and damaging the outside of the car with a knife.
Police said the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team (EOD) also attended because of comments the man made.
The force has confirmed the attack is not currently being treated as terror-related.
A 54-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing a knife blade/sharp pointed article in a public place and criminal damage.
He remains in custody at this time, officers said.
A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: “An investigation has been launched and inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: “We were called at 4:30pm on Saturday to reports that a man had attempted to enter the St Omer Barracks in Aldershot.
“It was reported that the man had driven through the barriers before exiting the car, shouting at the guards and damaging the outside of the car with a knife.
“Officers attended and arrested a 54 year-old man of no fixed abode on suspicion of possessing a knife blade / sharp pointed article in a public place and criminal damage.
“He remains in police custody at this time.
They added: “An investigation has been launched and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances. At this time, it is not being treated as a terrorism related incident.”
A Ministry of Defence spokesperson said: “The incident is being dealt with by Hampshire Police.”