NATIONAL | Police Arrest Man With A Torch Outside Capitol Building

Police apprehended a man who attempted to enter the US Capitol with a torch and a flare gun.

According to Capitol Police, the individual was stopped on Tuesday while going through security at the Capitol Visitor Center.

Authorities claim he smelled like fuel and was carrying a flare gun and a torch.

Officials have halted public tours of the Capitol for the rest of the day. Police said they are still investigating.