Emergency Forces Conduct Explosion at U.S. Embassy

British police executed a controlled explosion near the U.S. embassy in London after finding a suspect package. Investigations continue with area cordons maintained. The police dismissed online speculations, while the U.S. embassy confirmed road closures as a precautionary measure.

British police conducted a controlled explosion in proximity to the U.S. embassy in south London following the detection of a suspicious package, authorities announced on Friday.

London's Metropolitan Police confirmed on X that the 'loud bang' heard in the area was a controlled detonation. They stated that investigations are still underway, and the cordons would remain intact for now.

In a prior statement, the police revealed an ongoing probe into the suspicious package, accompanied by security cordons south of the River Thames. The U.S. embassy on X noted that police had enacted road closures nearby as a precautionary step.

(With inputs from agencies.)