Old Street reopened after Met Police investigated suspicious package

Thursday 23 March 2017 14:41 GMT

Old Street evacuated as Met Police investigate suspicious package

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A section of Old Street in London has been reopened after it was temporarily closed while police investigated a suspicious package.

Buses were diverted around the area, according to reports. Police were notified about the suspicious package at around 1.20pm on Thursday, and officers gave the all-clear just before 2pm.

There has been an increased police presence in the capital, which is on high alert following Wednesday's deadly terror attack in Westminster.

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