Regent Road, one in every of central London‘s busiest purchasing districts, has been evacuated as a result of a suspected bomb, based on reviews coming in round 2pm native time.

” Highway closures are in place within the neighborhood of Regent Road and New Burlington Road whereas officers examine a suspicious car,” Westminster Police mentioned in a press release. “Officers have carried out various managed explosions as a precautionary measure. We’ll publish any additional updates on this thread.”

Footage posted on social media reveals the road has been cornered off with tape and police stopping pedestrians and automobiles from progressing by way of it. Some witnesses reported listening to a loud “increase” close by.

Extra to come back…