Suspect package US embassy in London likely a 'hoax', say police

The Met Police have said that the suspect package found outside the US Embassy in London was likely a "hoax device".

The force carried out a "controlled explosion" after investigating the suspicious device.

Some cordons remain in place but the Met said most of the police response will "now be stood down".

Earlier on Friday police confirmed that a "loud bang" reported in the area was a "controlled explosion carried out by officers".

The US Embassy confirmed reports that police were investigating a suspicious package.

On Friday afternoon they posted on X that they were "back to normal business operations, with the exception that all public appointments (visa appointments, passport appointments, and other American Citizen services) for 22 November have been cancelled".

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