Westminster Bridge is closed as armed police deal with ‘security alert’ at St Thomas’s Hospital 

Westminster Bridge is closed as armed police deal with ‘security alert’ at St Thomas’s Hospital

Westminster Bridge has been shut after police rushed to deal with a ‘security alert’ at St Thomas’ Hospital in London.

A witness described how people had been ‘pushed back out to Westminster bridge’.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: ‘Police are dealing with a security alert at St Thomas’ Hospital, SE1. We will provide further info when known.’ 

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