Oxford Street shopping area on LOCKDOWN as ‘suspect package’ sparks bomb scare

ONE of London’s main shopping streets has been partially closed and the surrounding properties are on lockdown after police were called to reports of a “suspect package”.

Shoppers and tourists on Wigmore Street were told to evacuate the area after reports of an unattended item in a Wagamama restaurant.

As Daily Express reports, buildings near the famous Selfridges store were also closed as police arrived at the scene in central London.

London has been on high alert for an attack by terrorists since the spate of shootings, stabbings and bombings in cities across Europe.

Witnesses said bomb disposal experts were at the scene immediately behind Selfridges and just 100 metres from Oxford Street.

Bystander Steve Emmerson tweeted: “Evacuated from Wigmore St. Suspect package in Wagamamas.”

Ana Price wrote: “Buildings evacuated in central London for bomb threat – behind Selfridges.”

Police later confirmed the package was not dangerous and the area was reopened to the public.