Whitehall has been completely cordoned off by Met Police officers following reports of a suspected package – eyewitnesses raised questions at the scene this afternoon
Police cordoned off the area near Downing Street following reports of a suspected package this afternoon.
Met Police officers were spotted in Whitehall after they responded to concerns in the area.
According to reports, Whitehall is closed between Parliament Square and Trafalgar Square. Footage from the scene showed several officers standing guard with at least three cars.
Members of the public took to social media to question what happened. One person said: “Anyone know why Whitehall is completely cordoned off?”
Another commented: “Whitehall has been closed off and horseguards evacuated because of a suspect package.” A third person wrote: “Suspicious item. Things have now been stood down.”
The Met Police have since confirmed to The Mirror that the incident is now over.
