Westfield evacuation due to 'suspicious package'

Westfield shopping centre in Shepherds Bush has now reopened following an evacuation today, according to police. Crowds were forced out of the building when a suspicious package was found by security, but police say it was not dangerous.

Social media users have been posting photos of crowds outside Westfield shopping centre after a 'suspicious package' was found.

Firefighters have confirmed Westfield's Shepherds Bush centre was closed after a 'suspicious package' was found today. Hundreds of shoppers have been evacuated and a huge crowd is gathering outside.

Westfield's Shepherds Bush store has been forced to close after an evacuation this afternoon.

It's believed Westfield shopping centre is being evacuated. A number of photographs have been posted on social networking sites as it appears hundreds of shoppers leave the building.