Canadian police arrest suspect who barricaded himself inside Parliament amid hours-long lockdown

Police said a man was arrested late Saturday after an hours-long lockdown on Parliament Hill in Canada’s capital.

Investigators said the man gained unauthorized access to the east block of Canada’s parliament on Saturday afternoon and barricaded himself inside the building.

In a post on social media hours later, police said the man had been taken into custody without incident.

A police car blocks the road near Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada after a man barricaded himself inside on April 5, 2025. AP

There was no immediate word on charges or motive.

Police initially released a warning Saturday afternoon telling anyone in east block, which houses parliamentary offices, to seek shelter in the nearest room, close and lock all doors and hide.

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