London’s Whitehall is presently on lockdown, with police closing the street utterly.

A video from the scene reveals the central London avenue cordoned off with a variety of officers standing guard.

Not less than three police vehicles are stationed on the scene with blue lights flashing.

Unconfirmed experiences recommend a suspicious package deal as the rationale for the closure, with one declare of a laptop computer shutting Horse Guards Parade.

The Metropolitan Police has been approached for particulars.

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