An incident unfolded this afternoon at the Dolce & Gabbana store on Old Bond Street in London, where police responded to reports of an unattended bag, leading to the evacuation of the store and the execution of a controlled explosion. Fortunately, the item has now been confirmed as non-suspicious.

The alert was raised when authorities received a call at approximately 2.40pm on Tuesday, November 28, reporting an unattended bag on Bond Street. Promptly responding to the report, officers from the Metropolitan Police Service (Met Police) arrived at the scene to investigate the situation.

As a precautionary measure and in accordance with established safety protocols, a controlled explosion was carried out to ensure the contents of the bag posed no threat to public safety or security.

A spokesperson for the Met Police confirmed that the item in question has been thoroughly examined and has been declared non-suspicious. The quick and efficient response by Police and other agencies underscores their commitment to ensuring public safety.

Following the clearance of any potential threat, the store is expected to return to normal operations, and the evacuated area will be reopened to the public.

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and the rapid response of authorities when potentially suspicious items are reported in public spaces. The cooperation of the public in promptly reporting such incidents plays a vital role in maintaining the safety and security of urban areas.