24 Nov, 2016 10:43

Jewish Agency for Israel London office & surrounding streets evacuated over suspicious vehicle

Areas of Finchley Central in North London were closed down after a suspicious car was found parked next to the building that houses the Jewish Agency for Israel.

London Metropolitan Police were called to reports of a "suspicious vehicle" on Ballard Lane in Finchley around 10am GMT.

A cordon was set up in order to keep members of the public at a distance, workers were evacuated from nearby buildings and the road was blocked in all directions.

High street has been evacuated, road cut off and everyone being asked to walk further away. "Suspicious vehicle". Great. #finchley pic.twitter.com/zoDllT8q2z
— Ash (@TheAshMorgan) November 24, 2016

CST is liaising with @metpoliceuk regarding suspicious van in Finchley Central. CST will update when further information known.
— CST (@CST_UK) November 24, 2016

Finchley Central tube station, on the Northern Line, was also closed off for a “security check,” according to Transport for London (TFL).

Finchley Central - station closed, security check.
— Northern line (@northernline) November 24, 2016

Also getting reports about a suspicious package and @CST_UK are in close contact with police about both.
— Rosa Doherty (@Rosa_Doherty) November 24, 2016

Witnesses have taken photos of police and fire crews investigating the scene.

#Finchley RT @shomrimlondon Ballards Lane at Finchley Central Station closed to traffic from all directions due to a suspicious vehicle. pic.twitter.com/sfIKIKqIAL
— London 999 Feed (@999London) November 24, 2016

Dear Clients, Due to the bomb scare at Finchley Central, we've temporarily cancelled all appointments until access has been restored. pic.twitter.com/8W4a6jHU4h
— Very Geri (@Verygeribeauty) November 24, 2016

The cordon was reportedly lifted at around 10.45am.

CST informed by @metpoliceuk that the suspicious van in Finchley Central has been given the all clear. Cordons being removed.
— CST (@CST_UK) November 24, 2016