BOMB SCARE Regent Street evacuated due to ‘bomb threat’ as cops probe ‘suspicious vehicle’ with shoppers fleeing in terror
Police are investigating a 'suspicious vehicle'
A BUSY shopping street in Central London has been evacuated over a "bomb threat" with shoppers urged to avoid the area.Footage has emerged showing a large police cordon and presence of emergency services in Regent Street on Wednesday afternoon.
A police cordon in Regent Street
A controlled explosion is understood to be taking placeCredit: Twitter
Multiple premises are understood to have been evacuated as police investigate a "suspicious vehicle".
A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said: "Road closures are in place in the vicinity of Regent Street and New Burlington Street while officers investigate a suspicious vehicle.
"Officers have carried out a number of controlled explosions as a precautionary measure."
Video seen by The Sun shows terrified shoppers running from the area.
Regent Street, located next to the iconic Oxford Street, is one of London's main shopping hubs and is home to a number of flagship stores.
It includes the world-famous toy store Hamleys, Burbury and Barbour.
