WHITEHALL was put into lockdown after a "suspect item" was found today. Officers, including a bomb disposal unit, swooped to the scene to examine the item this afternoon. A bomb defusal robot was also seen. It was reported that the Cabinet Office and 10 Downing Street is also on lockdown. A witness later tweeted: "Whatever they are interested in it’s down a hole by the lights #London he’s gone to get dogs for another sniff". However, despite the quick response, Met Police later 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." At the time, police said: "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 put on lockdown as bomb squad investigate suspicious item
WHITEHALL was put into lockdown after a "suspect item" was found today. Officers, including a bomb disposal unit, swooped to the scene to examine the item this afternoon. A bomb defusal robot was also seen. It was reported that the Cabinet Office and 10 Downing Street is also on lockdown. A witness later tweeted: "Whatever they are interested in it’s down a hole by the lights #London he’s gone to get dogs for another sniff". However, despite the quick response, Met Police later 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." At the time, police said: "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."
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