According to The Guardian, after receiving allegations of a suspicious package, Metropolitan Police carried out a controlled explosion outside the US embassy in Nine Elms, London.
A police official responded to online rumors about the event by saying, “We’re aware of concerns circulating and have cordoned off the area as a precaution while our officers investigate the package.”
Authorities later confirmed that the “loud bang” heard nearby was really the controlled explosion done by police. Investigations are ongoing, and the situation is being closely watched.
Cordons are still in place as they continue to investigate a suspicious package found outside the US embassy in London. According to preliminary reports, there was no proof of a terrorist threat.
