The Glades in Bromley has released a statement as the shopping centre is shut down due to a “suspect package”.

The shopping centre was evacuated at around 10am this morning (Friday, August 30).

The Metropolitan Police are currently at the scene dealing with the situation while all visitors and staff have been escorted away from the building.

Pictures from the scene of the incident show a police cordon blocking off the building and crowds of people stood outside.

Sniffer dogs and London Fire Brigade are also at the scene.

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A spokesperson for The Glades, Bromley said: “Please be aware that The Glades is now closed until further notice due to a suspect package.

“All visitors and staff have been safely escorted from the centre, and the Met Police are on site dealing with the situation.

“They will advise when it is safe to reopen and we will inform you as soon as this has been confirmed.”

Natasha Fountain, who works at the Glades, told the News Shopper: "All the alarms went off. 

"We were told to get outside. The area has been evacuated.

"It's something like out of a film.

"I can't get into my car. My belongings are in there but I can't get to it. 

"We've been told it'll be closed for some time now."