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10/06/2015
Man Douses Himself In Petrol Outside BBC Office
A man has doused himself in petrol outside the BBC's central London office.
According to reports, a man was outside BBC New Broadcasting House in Portland Place at about 09:10 this morning when he started causing a disturbance. He proceeded to douse himself in petrol.
Security guards restrained the man while waiting for police.
It is understood that two bags were also left outside the office, which are being examined by specialists.
(MH/JP)
According to reports, a man was outside BBC New Broadcasting House in Portland Place at about 09:10 this morning when he started causing a disturbance. He proceeded to douse himself in petrol.
Security guards restrained the man while waiting for police.
It is understood that two bags were also left outside the office, which are being examined by specialists.
(MH/JP)
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