London’s Leadenhall market briefly evacuated after reports of suspect package
Leadenhall Market in London has been evacuated due to a suspicious package, the City of London police said. Citizens were advised to avoid the area.
Leadenhall market in London’s financial district was briefly evacuated on Tuesday after reports of a suspicious package in the area.
City of London Police said a cordon had been put in place around the ornate arcade, home to bars and shops and close to the Lloyd’s of London insurance building.
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They later said the package had been declared non-suspicious and that the cordons had been lifted.
Escape from Leadenhall market #bombscare #staysafe pic.twitter.com/ampYSFOqHM
— Alex Priestley (@Priest_The) September 19, 2017
The City of London Police is asking citizens to avoid the area since cordons are in place.
Anyone know why #leadenhallmarket has been evacuated? #london #walkietalkieview pic.twitter.com/ObCdRcXVHd
— kelly (@kellyoschman08) September 19, 2017
The incident comes after a portion of M1 was brought to a halt also due to a suspicious package found under a bridge.
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