Stratford Shopping Centre in London closed due to 'emergency'

Officers investigate 'suspect package'

Friday 07 September 2018 10:11 EDT

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Stratford Centre is a shopping centre and indoor market near Stratford Railway Station (Google Maps)

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London's Stratford Centre was evacuated after a "suspect package" was found.

The centre said it had closed "due to an emergency" in a statement on Twitter.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police confirmed a "suspect package" had been found.

Officers investigated and the incident was later stood down.

The shopping centre later reopened.

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