Regent Street in central London has been cordoned off after what was thought to be a “suspicious vehicle” was found.
Pictures from the scene show a bomb disposal robot which carried out a number of controlled explosions at around 1pm today (January 8).
Officers attended the scene and evacuated the surrounding area as they inspected the vehicle.
Pictures from the scene (Image: Contributor)
An office worker told the News Shopper: “We were evacuated, and there were rumours of a suspicious item.”
A control explosion was carried out by safely by specialist officers and the vehicle was confirmed to be non-suspicious.
Pictures from the scene (Image: Contributor)
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police confirmed: “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.”
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Images from the scene show the usually bustling street empty, with police cordons blocking access.
Footage shared online revealed that a significant police presence was sent to the scene.
Pictures from the scene (Image: Contributor)
This incident has now been fully stood down.
Police confirmed that the vehicle was found to be non-suspicious.