Police carry out series of 'controlled explosions' in central London as they investigate suspicious vehicle

By Henry Moore

Police have carried out a number of controlled explosions on Regent Street in London as they investigate a suspicious vehicle.

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A number of roads were closed as police investigated the area.

A Met spokesperson 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."

People were pictured running from the scene as cops carried out the explosions.

Westminster Police added: "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."

Following the controlled explosions, police stood down and allowed the public back onto the busy London street.