Man attacks No 10 with sledgehammer

[Snazzy]

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Man attacks No 10 with sledgehammer

Press Association
Friday September 10, 2004

A man was arrested today after attacking the Downing Street security gates with a sledgehammer, police said.
The man, thought to be in his 60s, is not thought to have caused much damage beyond scratching the paintwork on the gates. Scotland Yard said the attack is not believed to be terrorist-related.

The incident occurred at around 6.20am this morning and was over in a matter of seconds. The man was arrested by police on suspicion of causing criminal damage and taken to a central London police station, where he remains.

Neither Tony Blair nor any of his family were in No 10 at the time of the attack as the prime minister was in his Sedgefield constituency in the north-east, a Downing Street spokeswoman said.

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http://politics.guardian.co.uk/news/story/0,9174,1301585,00.html

[Judi Lynn]

1. Thank God Scotland Yard says it was not terrorist-related!

As if we weren't terrified beyond belief already!



When you think of how much damage one man can do running amok with a sledgehammer, it just makes you want to hide, doesn't it? You'll need a raincoat in case he smashes watermelons.



Like _Bush he may have an exaggerated sense of self-importance, and a need to demonstrate his "power!"

[LivingInTheBubble]

2. It could have been worse....

it could have been MC Hammer making a comeback!

[thecrow]

3. What is it with these Brits?

Last week a guy with a chainsaw attacks MI5, and now this guy with a sledgehammer!
Is this because guns are banned in Britain?
At least these tools do not produce bullets!