Westfield Stratford has been put on lockdown with police responding to an emergency incident.

By Hannah Kane, Deputy News Editor

11:40, Wed, May 8, 2024 | UPDATED: 11:43, Wed, May 8, 2024

Westfield Stratford City Shopping Centre

Westfield Stratford City has been evacuated following reports of a 'security threat' (Image: Getty)

A major UK shopping centre has been evacuated after a "security threat". Shoppers have reported being told to get out of Westfield shopping centre in Stratford, east London, this morning, with more turned away at the doors.

The reason for the lockdown is a "security threat", according to several witnesses, as a number of police cars have been spotted outside. 

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Photographs show large crowds gathered outside Westfield

Footage and photographs posted online show large crowds gathered outside Westfield. 

X/Twitter user @MartinJohnston7 said: "Be advised that if you’re coming to @westfieldstrat think again.

"The whole shopping centre and surrounds have been evacuated.

"I can see police tape up. Police marshalling people back. No further announcements or advice."

12 mins ago11:33 Hannah Kane

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Good morning from London. We'll be bringing you all the latest as Westfield Stratford is evacuated. More to follow.

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