Various reports in the UK press of 'explosions', 'gunshots', 'loud bangs' heard in Westminster

The most level-headed report I have is it's a 'controlled explosion', a police operation.

UK's 'Independent':

  • Police have reportedly performed a controlled explosion near Westminster
  • Less than a mile away from the scene of a terrorist attack yesterday
  • A senior BBC producer said London's Metropolitan Police had confirmed the operation on Birdcage Walk, yards from Westminster Bridge
  • Police dealing with a suspect package

But I suppose the 'fake news' galahs might have more to add ...