2023-09-26 14:43:00
On May 25, Seth Kneller (43) crashed at low speed into the heavy gates of Downing Street, which close the street where the Prime Minister’s residence and offices are located. No one was injured in the incident. By Belga Published on 09/26/2023 at 4:43 p.m. Reading time: 2 min
The man who was arrested after deliberately crashing into the gates of Downing Street in London will not go to prison, a judge ruled on Tuesday. He declared that it was an “attack on democracy” but sentenced the perpetrator to a rehabilitation sentence.
On May 25, Seth Kneller (43) crashed at low speed into the heavy gates of Downing Street, which close the street where the Prime Minister’s residence and offices are located. No one was injured in the incident.
Before the incident, the man had published a video on the TikTok platform in which he criticized politicians. “Someone has to pay,” he declared.
On Tuesday, the judge said Kneller had launched an “attack on democracy” but suspended the 15-month prison sentence for two years. In particular, Kneller will have to follow a reintegration program.
The man said he needed help when he was arrested.
Investigators also discovered sexual images involving minor children on his phone. The victims were aged 8 to 12 years old.
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