Downing Street and Whitehall closed off after ‘suspicious package’ found as cops launch probe

DOWNING Street was closed off while cops investigated a “suspicious package”.

The area was evacuated and closed off after an incident was declared shortly after 12.10pm.

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However, at 12.55pm they announced the item had been assessed as not suspicious.

Road closures are now being lifted.

It comes just weeks after a man was arrested after a car smashed into the gates of Downing Street.

Armed cops sealed off Whitehall after the small silver Kia rammed into the famous entrance of the PM’s official residence at 4.20pm.