Police swarmed the US embassy in London and carried out a controlled explosion, the Met Police said.
The Met Police confirmed they were responding to an incident in the area.
The force said: ” We’re aware of speculation online about an incident in the vicinity of the US Embassy in Nine Elms. Cordons are in place in the area as a precaution while officers investigate a suspect package. We will provide a further update in due course.”
Officers confirmed the “loud bang” heard in the area was a controlled explosion.
The US Embassy London said: ” Local authorities are investigating a suspicious package outside the U.S. Embassy in London. Met Police are present and have closed Ponton Road out of an abundance of caution. We will provide further updates when available.”
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