Armed response officers have evacuated Horseguards Road near Buckingham Palace after reportedly discovering a suspicious package. The area, which is close to The Mall, Downing Street, and Buckingham Palace, was cordoned off as heavily armed police with machine guns were seen on high alert.
Evacuation Details
Tony Diver, political editor at The Telegraph, reported on X (formerly Twitter) that Horseguards Parade had been evacuated by armed police, who cited a suspicious package in the vicinity. He also noted that the Cabinet War Rooms were evacuated due to unforeseen circumstances, and King Charles Street was closed to traffic.
Police advised the public not to enter St James' Park, according to The Mirror. The Metropolitan Police has been contacted for further information and is expected to provide updates.
Public Advisory
People in the area are advised to avoid the affected streets and follow police instructions. The situation remains ongoing, and authorities are working to assess the threat.
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