LONDON: A number of ‘controlled explosions’ were conducted as part of the precautionary investigation conducted by Westminster Police in central London after a suspicious vehicle was reported, Sky News reported.
🇬🇧 UK police conduct controlled explosion after investigating suspicious vehicle in Central London pic.twitter.com/ZIzwPdMsFU
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Follwing the investgation, Westminster Police said road closures were put in place around Regent Street and New Burlington Street. However, after a thorough examination, the vehicle was found to be ‘non-suspicious’, as per Sky News.
The incident was subsequently stood down. Footage on social media showed a police cordon in place on Regent Street. A large police presence could be seen. Further details are awaited from the case. (ANI)