Canadian parliament under lockdown after man barricades himself inside

Canada's Parliament was placed under lockdown after a man barricaded himself inside the East Block on Parliament Hill. Ottawa Police and heavily armed officers cordoned off the area, which houses senators and their staff. An emergency alert urged individuals to seek shelter. No injuries were reported, but the lockdown remained as a precautionary measure.

Canadian parliament under lockdown after man barricades himself inside
Canada's Parliament was placed under lockdown after a man barricaded himself inside the East Block on Parliament Hill. Ottawa Police and heavily armed officers cordoned off the area, which houses senators and their staff. An emergency alert urged individuals to seek shelter. No injuries were reported, but the lockdown remained as a precautionary measure.