A number of controlled explosions have been carried out after what was thought to be a “suspicious vehicle” was found in central London.
The discovery was made near Regent Street and New Burlington Street at around 1pm today (January
.
Officers attended the scene and evacuated the surrounding area as they inspected the vehicle.
Regent Street London 'suspicious vehicle' found: Live updates
A control explosion was carried out by safely by specialist officers and the vehicle was confirmed to be non-suspicious.
Westminster MPS said on X: “Road closures are in place in the vicinity of Regent Street and New Burlington Street while officers investigate a suspicious vehicle.
“Officers have carried out a number of controlled explosions as a precautionary measure. We will post any further updates on this thread.
"This incident has now been fully stood down. The vehicle was found to be non-suspicious.”
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The discovery was made near Regent Street and New Burlington Street at around 1pm today (January
.Officers attended the scene and evacuated the surrounding area as they inspected the vehicle.
Regent Street London 'suspicious vehicle' found: Live updates
A control explosion was carried out by safely by specialist officers and the vehicle was confirmed to be non-suspicious.
Westminster MPS said on X: “Road closures are in place in the vicinity of Regent Street and New Burlington Street while officers investigate a suspicious vehicle.
“Officers have carried out a number of controlled explosions as a precautionary measure. We will post any further updates on this thread.
"This incident has now been fully stood down. The vehicle was found to be non-suspicious.”
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