British police investigate suspicious package in London's financial district
Armed officers, explosive teams patrolling area
Armed police patrol near Manchester Arena following a deadly terror attack in Manchester, northwest England. PHOTO: AFP
LONDON:
London police said they had cordoned off part of the city's financial district on Wednesday after a report of a suspicious package.
"Cordons have been put in place at the junctions of Moorgate and South Place, Eldon Street and Blomfield Street, and Wilson Street and South Street," City of London police said in an emailed statement.
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Armed officers and explosive teams were patrolling the area, The Independent newspaper reported on its website.
This is a developing story and will be update accordingly.
London police said they had cordoned off part of the city's financial district on Wednesday after a report of a suspicious package.
"Cordons have been put in place at the junctions of Moorgate and South Place, Eldon Street and Blomfield Street, and Wilson Street and South Street," City of London police said in an emailed statement.
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Armed officers and explosive teams were patrolling the area, The Independent newspaper reported on its website.
This is a developing story and will be update accordingly.