BREAKING: Terror alert as man storms US embassy in Germany claiming he has a bomb
POLICE have arrested a man who claimed to have a bomb inside a suitcase after he was turned away from the US embassy in Berlin.
A man has been detained after claiming to have a bomb in Berlin
The man was detained after he apparently turned violent at the entrance of the downtown embassy at about 7.30am.
Police spokesman Jens Berger said officers are investigating reports the man tried to punch security personnel after being denied entry.
Berger says he told them there was a bomb in his suitcase that was in front of the entrance as he was being arrested.
Police confirm arrest at US embassy
The area has been cleared and a police robot is inspecting the bag.
Berger says he has no details yet on the man's identity but "there are many indications he is psychologically disturbed."