Bluewater shopping centre has been evacuated.
They have confirmed an unattended package sparked a secuirty alert at the shopping centre.
Following reports of an unattended package, we have cordoned off an area while police investigate. We are liaising with Kent Police
— Bluewater (@TweetBluewater) November 21, 2015
Kent 999s released images from the shopping centre.
BLUEWATER: A large area of Bluewater has been evacuated after a suspicious package was found at about 5:30pm today. pic.twitter.com/5YttNrdIZ8
— Kent 999s (@Kent_999s) November 21, 2015
An Army Bomb disposal team was spotted at the shopping centre.
Update: Bomb disposal team investigating Bluewater package. Pic via Adam Flindelli https://t.co/iJCKxDrroF pic.twitter.com/fSifUFxGVj
— kmfm News (@kmfmnews) November 21, 2015
Police later confirmed the item was harmless.
BLUEWATER: Controlled explosion carried out on unattended item. Was harmless item. Public safety top priority, Thanks for your co-operation.
— Kent Police (UK) (@kent_police) November 21, 2015