Man Barricades Canada's Parliament for Hours, Arrested Late Saturday Night
Individual establishes dwelling within Canada's Parliament building
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In a strange turn of events, a man managed to barricade himself within Ottawa's Parliament, Canada, triggering a lockdown that lasted for several hours. The chaotic situation ended with the arrest of the individual in the early hours of Sunday (local time), and cops declared the area clear. Details regarding the man's motives or possession of weapons remain vague.
The public was warned to steer clear of Parliament due to police operations in progress. Portions of the building were evacuated, and employees were instructed to seek shelter. Senator Patrick Brazeau confirmed the lockdown on X. Armed officers took position outside Parliament, as reported by Senator Brazeau.
The cops have promised to brief the media about the specifics of the altercation. Reports suggest minimal Parliament activity during the incident.
Following the events of April 5, 2025, the East Block of Canada's Parliament in Ottawa was put under lockdown after an unidentified man gained entry[1][2]. The police force responded vigorously, deploying specialized units such as canine and bomb disposal units. However, it's unclear if the man was armed or made any threatening statements[1][2]. Road closures were set in place, with Wellington Street included[1].
During the tense standoff, evacuation orders were issued, and people in the surrounding area were advised to take cover and secure their properties until further notice[2]. The police apprehended the man, identified as Tyler Hall-Worthington, a 31-year-old Ottawa local, without incident late on Saturday night[1][3].
Ottawa police reported no injuries during the incident, with the ongoing investigation keeping potential updates in the pipeline[1][3]. The incident transpired as Parliament idled, awaiting a federal election scheduled for April 28, 2025, resulting in reduced activity in the area at the time[2].
Sources: ntv.de, mpe/dpa, 1, 2, 3, 4
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Officers outside Parliament were reported by Senator Brazeau, linking the ongoing standoff to the foreign policy issue as the event occurred in the East Block of Ottawa's Parliament. Tyler Hall-Worthington, a 31-year-old from Ottawa, was identified as the man who barricaded himself within the Parliament, leading to the community-wide lockdown. Despite the tense situation, the police managed to apprehend Hall-Worthington without any reported injuries.
