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.
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Armed police respond to an incident at St Thomas' Hospital. Getty Images -
Police officers are seen at St Thomas' Hospital. Reuters -
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 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
