Police have reopened the area surrounding Parliament after confirming a package discovered near the House of Lords this morning was non-suspicious.
The Metropolitan Police have confirmed the incident has been "stood down" following their investigation at Victoria Tower Gardens.
"Officers were called to Victoria Tower Gardens, SW1 at 11:37hrs following reports of suspicious package," a Met Police spokesperson said earlier. "The item has now been assessed and confirmed as non-suspicious."
Roads around Parliament are being closed due to a security threat. pic.twitter.com/xYlav2zj1z
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Road closures that were implemented around the parliamentary estate have been lifted, and normal access to College Green has been restored.
