Police cordon off a road near St. Thomas' Hospital in London. Getty Images
Police cordon off a road near St. Thomas' Hospital in London. Getty Images
Police cordon off a road near St. Thomas' Hospital in London. Getty Images
Police cordon off a road near St. Thomas' Hospital in London. Getty Images

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St Thomas' Hospital put on lockdown over 'security alert'

Armed police swoop on central London hospital

Brodie Owen
London

October 13, 2020

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Armed police swooped on a central London hospital today after a reported "security alert".

Westminster Bridge and streets surrounding St Thomas' Hospital were closed after the alert was sent out.

Lambeth Police said:

About half an hour later police said they would be standing down officers and reopening the bridge.

One witness wrote on Twitter: ‘St Thomas’ hospital with armed police attending. No entry to anyone

‘Now clearing the grounds in front – everyone pushed back out to Westminster bridge.’

St Thomas', opposite the Houses of Parliament, is one of the busiest hospitals in the country.

There were no reported injuries.

Armed police respond to an incident at St Thomas' Hospital. Getty Images
Armed police respond to an incident at St Thomas' Hospital. Getty Images
Police officers are seen at St Thomas' Hospital. Reuters
Police officers are seen at St Thomas' Hospital. Reuters
Police cordon off a road near St. Thomas' Hospital. Getty Images
Police cordon off a road near St. Thomas' Hospital. Getty Images
Police blocked roads heading towards the hospital and evacuated pedestrians and hospital staff from the area. Getty Images
Police blocked roads heading towards the hospital and evacuated pedestrians and hospital staff from the area. Getty Images
Police officers staff a cordon closing Westminster Bridge following the security alert at St Thomas' Hospital. AFP
Police officers staff a cordon closing Westminster Bridge following the security alert at St Thomas' Hospital. AFP
British Police vehicles are seen as officers respond to a security alert at St Thomas' Hospital. AFP
British Police vehicles are seen as officers respond to a security alert at St Thomas' Hospital. AFP

 

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