Police seal off Tower Bridge in London after discovery of ‘suspect package’

Tower Bridge is reopened after being shut down by armed police over discovery of ‘suspicious package’

London’s Tower Bridge has reopened after it was sealed off by armed police following reports of a suspicious package.

Officers cordoned off the bridge shortly after 1pm today following the discovery.

But police confirmed around 1.20pm this afternoon that the bridge had been reopened.

It is not clear what the package was or what it looked like at the time.

More to follow….