[JPost] British Police said earlier that officers were investigating a suspect package in the vicinity of the US Embassy.British police officers carried out a controlled explosion near the US embassy in London following the discovery of a suspect package, authorities said on Friday.
"We can confirm that the 'loud bang' reported in the area a short time ago was a controlled explosion carried out by officers," London's Metropolitan Police said on X.
"Enquiries are still ongoing and cordons will remain in place for the time being."
Earlier the US embassy had reported going into lockdown, due to a security threat, sources close to the matter told The Jerusalem Post.
The police force had said that they were investigating a suspect package and had put up cordons in the area south of the River Thames, adding that they were aware of speculation online regarding the incident.