Police close off London’s Trafalgar square over “suspicious item”
British police said officers had closed off Trafalgar Square in central London on Thursday after reports that a suspicious item had been found in a nearby street.
All clear now says police at #Trafalgar square it was suspected package ? pic.twitter.com/o7rxFciy5s
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A police spokesman said specialist officers had been sent to the area and the nearby Charing Cross railway station had also been closed as a precaution.
Trafalgar Square in London has been evacuated after a 'suspicious item' was found. pic.twitter.com/jbIoKjXsN0
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British police are on heightened alert as millions vote on Thursday in parliamentary elections just days after three attackers killed eight people by driving a van at pedestrians and then stabbing people in London Bridge on Saturday night.
BREAKING NEWS: London's Trafalgar Square evacuated as armed police move in https://t.co/guQe3Peja4 pic.twitter.com/Gct1fo8E8S
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The Metropolitan Police was called due to reports of a suspicious item in Charing Cross but the incident it is not being treated as terrorist related.
Police called to reports of a suspicious item in Charing Cross. Not being treated as terrorist related at this time. No injuries
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) June 8, 2017
The Metropolitan Police announced that they will reopen the area soon.
The incident in Charing Cross has now been stood down. Cordons will be lifted shortly
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) June 8, 2017
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All roads have also been reopened after this incident.
A400 Charing Cross Road – All roads have now reopened following an earlier police incident.
— TfL Traffic News (@TfLTrafficNews) June 8, 2017
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