Regent Street, one of central London ‘s busiest shopping districts, has been evacuated due to a suspected bomb, according to reports coming in around 2pm local time. ” Road closures are in place in the vicinity of Regent Street and New Burlington Street while officers investigate a suspicious vehicle,

Various shops and buildings in Regent Street, in central London, were evacuated on Wednesday, January 8, in light of an alleged bomb threat. A section of the busy area was cordoned off by officers after police rushed to the road.

Emergency services rushed to Regent Street, London, in response to an alleged bomb scare on January 8. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that officers had carried out controlled explosions as part of precautionary measures.

Road closures are currently in place in central London following reports of a bomb threat. Police are on the scene and are investigating a ‘suspicious vehicle’. Westminster police said: “Road closures are in place in the vicinity of Regent Street and New Burlington Street while officers investigate a suspicious vehicle.