A man has been shot dead by police in Westminster following an incident which is not being treated as terror-related, police said.

The man was “acting suspiciously” and produced two knives when challenged by officers, police said.

Armed officers responded by firing a Taser and a gun. The man was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.

No police officers or members of the public were injured during the incident.

Officers from the Metropolitan Police remain at the scene of the incident, which occurred at around 11.30pm on Sunday.

The force said in a statement: “Police officers were on patrol at around 11.25pm on Sunday March 8 when they noticed a man who they believed to be acting suspiciously.

“Officers challenged the man who produced two knives. Armed officers responded. Taster and a police firearm were discharged during the incident.

“London Ambulance Service attended and the man was pronounced dead at the scene at Great Scotland Yard short time later.

“No police officers or members of the public were injured during the incident. Enquiries into the circumstances remain ongoing.

“The incident is not being not being treated as terrorism. Road closures remain in place around the area.”