Regent Street, a prominent shopping and cultural destination, was particularly busy due to post-Christmas sales. The area is home to flagship stores such as Apple, Burberry, and Hamleys, as well as the historic Regent Street Cinema
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Regent Street, a busy commercial and cultural hub in Central London, was evacuated due to a suspicious vehicle. Pixabay
Police in central London carried out a series of controlled explosions Wednesday (January 8) after a suspicious vehicle prompted the evacuation of Regent Street, one of Britain’s busiest shopping areas.
The Metropolitan Police said the explosions were a precautionary measure, and the incident was later declared non-suspicious. A statement confirmed the vehicle that caused alarm was parked and harmless, and the situation was “fully stood down” shortly after 2:30 p.m.
Counter-terrorism sources indicated there was no initial evidence suggesting the incident was terror-related.
“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,” police said earlier on social media platform X, formerly Twitter.
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.
We will post any further updates on this thread.
— Westminster Police | Central West BCU (@MPSWestminster) January 8, 2025
Social media footage showed police cordoning off the area, redirecting pedestrians, and securing the scene. Witnesses reported hearing