Intruder arrested after breaching White House security

An intruder has been arrested after entering the White House. A man carrying a backpack was arrested after breaching security at the White House. He was discovered near to the south entrance to the presidential residence, according to officials. The incident happened just before midnight while President Donald Trump was at the White House. The intruder was arrested by U.S. Secret Service agent, according to reports. President Donald Trump was in the White House at the time. Security was tightened as a result of the breach, though a source tells CNN they don’t believe Trump was in danger during the incident. Officials said the individual, who was not identified, was arrested without further incident. No hazardous materials were found during a search of a backpack they were carrying. A search of the south and north grounds of the White House complex found ‘nothing of concern to security operations’. Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly was briefed on the incident. The agency did not provide an update on the individual’s status. Standard practice is to hand intruders over to the local police department.