US embassy in London goes into lockdown as armed chicken coops attack ‘suspicious package’ and hear ‘loud bang’ – The Sun

The US embassy in London has been locked down – as armed officers swoop down on a ‘suspicious package’ with a ‘loud bang’.

Bomb squad operators carried out a “controlled detonation” after rushing to the embassy in Nine Elms, south London this morning.

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Armed officers and police dogs comb the areaCredit: X/UKCraigP

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The embassy is believed to be in lockdownCredit: X/UKCraigP

The embassy and the roads around it are closed while armed officers and Police dogs comb the area.

Scotland Wharf said: “We are aware of online speculation regarding an incident near the US Embassy in Nine Elms.

“As a precaution, cordons have been placed in the area while officers investigate a suspicious package.

“We can confirm that the ‘loud bang’ reported in the area recently was a controlled explosion carried out by officers.

“The investigation is still ongoing and the cordons will remain in place for the time being.”

The embassy is believed to be on lockdown, with police and fire brigades spotted outside.

An embassy spokesperson said: “Local authorities are investigating a suspicious package outside the US Embassy in London.

“Police are in attendance and have closed Ponton Road out of an abundance of caution.

“We will provide further updates as they become available. Stay tuned
Meet police Twitter for updates.”

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The police have set up a cordon around the embassyCredit: X/UKCraigP

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Agents outside the US Embassy in Nine Elms

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