White House intruder 'had ammo and machete in his car'

American authorities say the man who broke into the White House, Omar Gonzalez, had 800 rounds of ammunition, a machete and two hatchets in his car.

He was carrying a knife when stopped by Secret Service officers just inside the building. Yesterday, officials said he was also arrested in July with two rifles and a map marking the White House.

The Secret Service says it has stepped up security and launched a comprehensive review of procedures.

Mr Gonzalez, a US military veteran who was decorated for his service in the Iraq war, faces charges of unlawfully entering a restricted building carrying a "deadly or dangerous weapon".

BBC