A busy shopping street in central London, Regent Street, was evacuated on Wednesday following a bomb threat linked to a suspicious vehicle, CHATNEWSTV reports, citing The Sun.
Footage from the scene shows a heavy police presence and a cordoned-off area as emergency services responded to the threat. Several nearby premises were evacuated as officers conducted their investigation.
In a statement, a Metropolitan Police spokesperson confirmed the incident: “Road closures are in place in the vicinity of Regent Street and New Burlington Street while officers investigate a suspicious vehicle. Officers have carried out a number of controlled explosions as a precautionary measure.”
Regent Street, adjacent to the renowned Oxford Street, is one of London’s busiest shopping districts, known for its flagship retail outlets and high foot traffic.
Authorities have advised the public to avoid the area as investigations continue. There have been no immediate reports of injuries or further incidents at the time of this report.
