White House intruder 'had ammo and a machete in his car'

The man who broke into the White House on Friday evening had 800 rounds of ammunition, a machete and two hatchets in his car, the BBC reported, citing authorities.

Omar Gonzalez, 42, was carrying a knife when stopped by Secret Service officers just inside the building.

On Monday officials said he was also arrested in July with two rifles and a map marking the White House.

The Secret Service says it has stepped up security and launched a comprehensive review of procedures.

Mr Gonzalez, a US military veteran who was decorated for his service in the Iraq war, faces charges of unlawfully entering a restricted building carrying a "deadly or dangerous weapon."

During his court hearing on Monday, federal prosecutors also said Mr Gonzalez was stopped but not arrested in August after he walked past the White House with a hatchet.

Assistant US Attorney David Mudd said that the accused intruder was a danger to the president, and a judge agree to hold him in jail until a hearing in October.