British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has been involved in a minor car crash after a protester ran in front of a car as it left Parliament in London.
A protester forced one of the cars in Mr Johnson's convoy to brake suddenly, and the vehicle following behind hit the boot of the first car.
Footage posted on social media showed a protester running towards the prime minister’s car as he left the House of Commons. It is not thought that Mr Johnson was driving.
A dent was visible in the silver Jaguar as the convoy drove off.
Several groups were protesting outside Parliament in small numbers on Wednesday, including anti-Brexit and pro-Kurdish groups.
Number 10 confirmed the incident did involve a vehicle carrying the prime minister.
A demonstrator, whob had been protesting against Turkey's actions against Kurds, was detained by police.
The accident happened as the Mr Johnson left the Palace of Westminster after taking part in the weekly prime minsiter's question time.
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A protester was detained by police officers as he ran towards the car of Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson. AFP -
A car containing Prime Minister Boris Johnson was involved in the incident. AFP -
Police officers detain a protester near the Houses of Parliament after Mr Johnson's car drives off. Reuters -
The dented car carrying Mr Johnson heads for nearby Downing Street. Reuters -
The damage to the prime ministerial Jaguar. AP -
Protesters are a daily occurence outside Parliament Reuters -
Mr Johnson was in the House of Commons for the weekly question time debate. Parliament TV
The parliament building is on the River Thames and just a few hundred meters from Downing Street, trhe prime minister's official residence.
The scene of the accident has protesters virtually every day.
