THE CITY of London Police have closed the area around St Mary Axe as they investigate a suspicious vehicle.
Armed police are currently at the scene, close to the 'Gherkin' high rise building, where it's understood police carried out a controlled explosion.
"The incident was reported to us at 11.32am on Tuesday (28 November) and officers are on scene awaiting the arrival of specialist units," City Police said.
The scene at St Mary Axe as police closed the surrounding streets.(Picture: Ryan Price/The Irish Post)
"Road closures are currently in place in the surrounding area and people are advised to find different routes."
On Twitter, users shared images of the scene.
#gherkin picture from next door building. This is during lunch only armed police on the streets. pic.twitter.com/ILVlC8JJJ1
— cyprus outsiders (@cyprusoutsiders) November 28, 2017
Bomb disposal unit at St. Mary’s Axe in London. #Gherkin pic.twitter.com/jCfjV7JeEk
— Ash Rose (@Ashleyrose66) November 28, 2017
UPDATE: City of London Police have said all road closures have been lifted and the vehicle has been deemed non-suspicious.
The driver of the vehicle has been arrested for possession of false identity documents.
We can confirm all road closures in the area surrounding St Mary Axe (EC3) have been lifted and the vehicle has been deemed non-suspicious.
The driver of the vehicle has been arrested for possession of false identity documents.— City of London Police (@CityPolice) November 28, 2017
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