PICS: BBC's New Broadcasting House and nearby buildings evacuated over 'suspicious vehicle’
The BBC's New Broadcasting House and buildings close by were evacuated in London this afternoon.
It comes after a suspicious vehicle parked in nearby Regent's Street caused a security alert.
Metropolitan Police decided to evacuate several buildings around Portland Place and people began posting photos of the incident on social media.
Evacuated from our office and Portland Place and New Cavendish Street cordoned off. What's happening?? pic.twitter.com/FFMGITE3ck
— Shula hagan (@Shulahagan) December 1, 2015
Goodness. Whole block surrounding BBC evacuated. All buildings being evacuated. pic.twitter.com/Q9hzkceU0J
— Kelly (@kellyintheuk) December 1, 2015
The Southwark Borough of the Metropolitan Police have now confirmed that the alert is over and people are being allowed to return to their buildings.
We've had reasons to evacuate building close to Hays Galleria SE1. Investigations take time. Will update when we can. Thanks for patience.
— Southwark Police | Central South BCU (@MPSSouthwark) December 1, 2015
