Downing Street and Whitehall closed off after ‘suspicious package’ found as cops launch probe
DOWNING Street was closed off while cops investigated a “suspicious package”.
The area was evacuated and closed off after an incident was declared shortly after 12.10pm.
However, at 12.55pm they announced the item had been assessed as not suspicious.
Road closures are now being lifted.
It comes just weeks after a man was arrested after a car smashed into the gates of Downing Street.
Armed cops sealed off Whitehall after the small silver Kia rammed into the famous entrance of the PM’s official residence at 4.20pm.