Alert ends at US embassy in London – Embassy message

The US Embassy in London is on alert for a suspicious package found outside the building. London’s Metropolitan Police say there was no danger.

In a message on Twitter, the US embassy confirmed that everything was “back to normal” and that the threat was caused by a “suspicious package”.

The US Embassy is back to normal business operations. Local authorities investigated and cleared a suspicious package outside the Embassy. Thanks to @metpoliceuk for your swift action, and thanks to all visitors for your cooperation and patience at this time.

— US Embassy London (@USAinUK) February 22, 2023

The tweet reads: “The US Embassy has returned to normal operations. Local authorities investigated and removed a suspicious package outside the Embassy.”

Earlier, an alarm was sounded while staff were asked to stay “away from the windows”.

Security alert at US embassy in #London as staff are evacuated and told to stay ‘far away from the windows

The US Embassy in London ‘locked down’ due to a ‘suspicious package’. Security forces have taken over the premises, Staff told to stay far away from the windows pic.twitter.com/4utZzRXh6E

— Utkarsh Singh (@utkarshs88) February 22, 2023

Photos shared online by people inside the building show people sitting on the floor and staying away from windows.

A witness, who lives near the embassy and can see the building from his window, told MailOnline that armed police were rushed to the area.

US Embassy in London on lockdown. 👀 pic.twitter.com/s73vVzW2CK

— David Vance (@DVATW) February 22, 2023

🚨Breaking News🚨

The US Embassy in London is on lockdown & staff asked to stay “far away from the windows.” pic.twitter.com/JpxxQHycIc

— David Atherton (@DaveAtherton20) February 22, 2023