Westminster partly evacuated over ‘security alert’
A section of the Palace of Westminster is evacuated following a “security alert” after a suspect device was found near Westminster Hall.
Traffic was briefly stopped around parliament, which is close to Prime Minister David Cameron‘s residence in Downing Street, after the device was found near an X-ray machine near one of the entrances.
Police later called off the alert after finding that device posed no danger.
“It has been stood down,” a police spokeswoman said of the alert.
Security alert at Westminster. Police evacuating part of Palace of Westminster because of “a device”.
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Parliament partially evacuated after ‘device’ is found in the visitors centre next to Westminster Hall. Road closed. pic.twitter.com/e4J9oNdNFT
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