Whitehall was in lockdown as police probe ‘suspicious’ item – National

Officers were called to Whitehall in London just after midday today and the area is in currently in lockdown. 

The Metropolitan Police tweeted: ‘Temporary road closures in place around Whitehall whist suspect item assessed.

‘Police attended at 1201hrs today. Specialist officers are now in attendance. Thank you for your patience.’ 

Whitehall is a road in central London and is known for its statues and monuments including the Cenotaph. 

It is also home to a number of government buildings including Ministry of Defence, Cabinet Office and Horse Guards. 

Police have since reported that the item was non-suspicious. 

They tweeted: ‘Happy to update the item concerned has now been fully assessed and deemed non-suspicious. Roads will be reopened shortly. Thanks again for your patience and cooperation.’

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