Police were called to reports of a suspicion package on a London bus.
Officers from the Met Police confirmed that a security threat was being stood down following the discovery at around 2.30pm this afternoon.
A police cordon was put in place at the junction of Tottenham Court Road and Oxford Street.
A large police presence was spotted in the area and nearby buildings and shops were evacuated while officers responded to the incident.
Reports on social media suggest the package was found on the number 19 bus.
The Met Police tweeted: "A security alert in central London has been stood down.
"Cordons were in place at the junction of Tottenham Ct Rd and Oxford St after police were called at 14:21hrs to a suspicious package on a bus.
"Cordons will be lifted asap."
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