At approximately 4:07 PM on Friday, September 20, police were alerted to a suspicious package discovered on Addiscombe Road in Croydon. In response, local authorities quickly evacuated the public from the surrounding area and established safety cordons while specialist officers assessed the situation.

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As a precaution, specialist teams carried out a controlled explosion at the scene.

The police have since confirmed that the incident has been stood down, and the area has been deemed safe.

Authorities have stated that investigations remain ongoing to determine the nature of the package and any potential risk it may have posed.

Police thanked the public for their cooperation during the disruption and urged anyone with information about the incident to contact them.