Westfield Stratford City in East London was temporarily evacuated following the discovery of a suspicious item, which was later deemed non-suspicious by the Metropolitan Police.
Westfield Stratford City shopping centre in East London was briefly evacuated on the morning of Wednesday, May 8, following a bomb scare. Authorities, including the Metropolitan Police, responded to the incident after a report of a suspicious item found at Stratford Place. The area was secured with police and bomb-sniffing dogs being deployed, and staff promptly evacuated the public.
The item was investigated and later deemed non-suspicious, leading to the reopening of the shopping centre before noon. According to eye-witness accounts, a significant police presence was noted, and evacuation procedures were described as efficient by staff members such as Rachel Cummings, a bartender, and Chayil Felgueiras, a waitress, who both participated in the evacuation.
The incident caused no harm and was resolved within a few hours, showcasing the rapid response and coordination between the shopping centre’s staff and local authorities to ensure public safety.
