Suspicious package found at Trafalgar Square hours before Platinum Jubilee party at Buckingham Palace

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Only hours before the jubilee celebrations are due to take place at Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square in London has been evacuated by police with reports of a suspicious package being found.

Eyewitnesses are said to have heard a "loud bang" but this has not officially confirmed by the Met Police. Read More Related Articles Queen leads Royals in paying tribute to Lilibet as Meghan and Harry's daughter turns one Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.

You can sign up at the top of the page.The public have been told to avoid the area as police have placed a cordon in place.The City of Westminster Police tweeted: "Officers are currently at #TrafalgarSquare where they have evacuated the scene.

Please do not travel to the area. "Updates to follow." The police have now confirmed that the "incident has been concluded" as they followed up minutes later on their first Tweet from the scene.