Masked man arrested at White House

A masked man with a gun was arrested Saturday near the White House in the US capital Washington.

The officer confronted the man Saturday afternoon because he was wearing a holster with a gun. This launched a struggle, after which the accused could be arrested. It is still unclear why the man was walking around with a gun and a mask.

The suspect faces a hefty punishment. According to the Secret Service, he is being prosecuted for carrying a weapon without a license, walk around with unregistered ammunition, resisting arrest and committing a crime while he was masked.