US Capitol visitor centre in lockdown

  • 13/07/2016
A witness at the visitor centre reported what appears to be two suspects in custody (Umair Irfan / Twitter)
A witness at the visitor centre reported what appears to be two suspects in custody (Umair Irfan / Twitter)

The lockdown has been lifted at the US Capitol buildings in Washington DC after people had reported seeing someone with a weapon outside the building.

Earlier on Tuesday (local time) the Ford House building nearby was evacuated when a suspicious package was found.

More to come.