London Bridge station evacuated after suspicious package found

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London Bridge railway station reopened on Wednesday afternoon hours after a suspicious package was found onboard a train.
Armed police were called to the scene, south of the River Thames, shortly after 12.30pm London time.
The station was evacuated as a precaution while specialist officers assessed the item.
British Transport Police said the suspect package was not a threat.
"Specialist officers have now assessed the item as non suspicious, and the station will be reopening. We always take these reports seriously," a statement said.
Daniel Coonan tweeted that police had forced passengers out of the area.
"Strange scenes in London. The police are everywhere evacuating the station and forcing people off the platforms," he said.

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