Man arrested in California near gay pride parade 'had guns and explosives'

A heavily armed man arrested in Southern California has told US police he was in the area for West Hollywood's huge gay pride parade.

Man arrested in California near gay pride parade 'had guns and explosives'
Sun, 12 Jun, 2016 - 21:27

A heavily armed man arrested in Southern California has told US police he was in the area for West Hollywood's huge gay pride parade.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti announced the arrest in Santa Monica while he was attending the LA Pride event.

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