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Whitehall package deemed non-suspicious.

Whitehall had been closed after a “security incident”.  The Metropolitan Police  blocked off Downing Street.

Road closures were put in place around the centre of government after police got to the scene at 12.01 this afternoon.

The Metropolitan Police tweeted: “Temporary road closures in place around Whitehall whist suspect item assessed…Specialist officers are now in attendance. Thank you for your patience.”