How a Jogger Prompted a David Cameron Security Scare

ByMEGHAN KENEALLY ABCNews logo
Monday, October 27, 2014

A man who pushed Prime Minister David Cameron today and caused a security scare was actually just a jogger who didn't realize who he was bumping into.

The run-in took place just as Cameron was leaving Civic Hall in Leeds around noon and though the 28-year-old jogger was arrested, he was released shortly after it was clear that there was no criminal intent.

"It was apparent that it was a coincidence," a West Yorkshire police spokesman told ABC News.

"No threats were made, and after the man's details were checked, he was de-arrested and allowed on his way," Chief Inspector Derek Hughes said in a statement.

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