Police cordon in place in Whitehall in London after 'suspicious package' found - latest updates

A police cordon has been put in place at Whitehall in London after a 'suspicious package' was found.

On Tuesday (October 18), City of Westminster Police confirmed in a tweet: "Police were called at 11.42hrs on Tuesday, 18 October to reports of a suspicious package in #Whitehall. Officers are in attendance and a cordon is in place as a precaution.

"The item will be assessed by specialist officers. Please avoid the area."

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