Statement from the US Capitol Police on the attack against Congresswoman Ilhan Omar.

”Tonight, a man is in custody after he decided to assault a Member of Congress - an unacceptable decision that will be met with swift justice.

“We are grateful for the rapid response of onsite security and our local law enforcement partners.

“We are now working with our federal partners to see this man faces the most serious charges possible to deter this kind of violence in our society.”