Westminster Bridge on lockdown as bomb squad called to ‘suspicious’ package as cops evacuate the area
WESTMINSTER Bridge has been put on lockdown after cops were alerted to a suspicious package.
Bomb squads carried out a “controlled explosion” on the busy bridge in central London after the alarm was raised at around 7.30am.
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Traffic was halted in the area as bomb disposal army units were deployedCredit: Alamy
The Met confirmed it received reports of the suspicious item this morning.
Traffic was halted in the area as bomb disposal army units were deployed.
Cops cordoned off an area between Jewel Tower and Millbank House, as passersby were quickly evacuated, according to The Mirror.
Members of the public were allowed back in College Green park at around 8.15am – almost an hour after the report was received.
But following a controlled explosion, the package was discovered to be non-threatening.
Sky News reported the package had contained Christmas cards from a Labour minister.
Last month, a bomb squad responded to a “suspicious” suitcase left on a footbridge at a busy railway station.
Police, fire crews and paramedics rushed to Stockport railway station before putting up a 200 metre cordon – sparking travel chaos.
The station was completely evacuated, with all trains coming in and out cancelled following the reported scare.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal units raced to the scene in Greek Street as nearby homes were also reportedly evacuated.
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Westminster Bridge has been placed into lockdownCredit: Getty
