Police arrest armed man during 'No Kings' rally in West Chester, Pennsylvania

WEST CHESTER, Pa. (WPVI) -- A 31-year-old man from Malvern was arrested during a rally in West Chester, Pennsylvania on Saturday afternoon.

Kevin Krebs was taken into custody in the 100 block of High Street.

Police say they were alerted by members of the public that an individual was concealing a firearm and walking in an area where a 'No Kings' rally was also gathering.

Officials said Monday that Krebs had a fully loaded handgun hidden under a layer of clothing.

Police say he also had three loaded handgun magazines, six loaded assault rifle magazines, two knives, pepper spray, a ski mask and gloves.

Krebs faces charges for failing to obtain a concealed carry permit.

He allegedly told police he was armed to protect himself after seeing violence at protests across the country.

Police ask anyone with information regarding the incident to call the West Chester Borough Police Department at 610-696-2700.