London’s Trafalgar Square was just evacuated
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Eery image of deserted square.
Trafalgar Square, a top tourist attraction in London, was evacuated on Thursday afternoon.
The Metropolitan Police said the area was cordoned off because of reports of a “suspicious item” in Charing Cross. Armed police were on the scene, according to witness accounts on Twitter.
The incident was quickly “stood down,” however, and the cordon was lifted. It was not treated as terror-related.
London is on high alert after the terror attacks on London Bridge and Borough Market on Saturday. Eight people were killed in the atrocity, while 48 were injured.
The incident Trafalgar Square evacuation produced some eery images and footage of a deserted square. The area is usually bustling with activity in the afternoon, with Nelson’s Column and The National Portrait Gallery being popular attractions.
#trafalgarsquare completely cordoned by #METpolice http://pic.twitter.com/aQh5NvZa6y
— Gwenn Lainé (@gwenn_laine) June 8, 2017
Police called to reports of a suspicious item in Charing Cross. Not being treated as terrorist related at this time. No injuries
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) June 8, 2017
The incident in Charing Cross has now been stood down. Cordons will be lifted shortly
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) June 8, 2017
Trafalgar square evacuated http://pic.twitter.com/Dxyr5T1PV6
— igor arrais de sá (@igor_arrais) June 8, 2017
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