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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
National
Abigail O'Leary

Heron Tower incident: London skyscraper closed after reports of suspect package

A London skyscraper has been cordoned off as police reportedly carried out a controlled explosion following reports of a suspicious package at Heron Tower.

City of London police said a 200m cordon had been placed around the skyscraper and roads around the area have been closed.

In a tweet, the force said: "We are currently responding to a report of a suspect package at the Heron Tower, EC2.

"We have set up a 200 metre cordon around the building, closing off roads in the immediate area to traffic and pedestrians. Please avoid the area at this time."

Heron Tower has been evacuated as investigations continue.

The following buses are all also on diversion due to the incident - 8, 11, 26, 35, 42, 47, 78, 100 133, 135, 149, 205, 344, 388.

Heron Tower is located in the Bishopsgate area, near London's Liverpool Street station - one of the busiest commuter stations in the city.

A later statement from the City of London Police said: "The package has been non-suspicious and all surrounding roads have now been reopened.

"Thank you for your patience".

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