Man arrested at US Capitol with torch, flare gun, Capitol police say

The inaugural platform is seen under construction in front of the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, US, October 31, 2024. REUTERS/Hannah McKay

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Capitol Police on Tuesday arrested a man at the visitors center who smelled like fuel and was carrying a torch and a flare gun, police said in a statement.

The Capitol Visitor Center was closed while they investigated, U.S. Capitol Police said.

Tuesday, Nov. 5 is Election Day in the United States.

(Reporting by Doina Chiacu; Editing by Chris Reese)