Chemical Alert Sparks Major Emergency Response at Riverside Quay in Battersea near the the US Embassy

Emergency services have launched a large-scale response at Riverside Quay in Battersea this evening following the discovery of a container holding an unknown substance.

Nearby Properties have been evacuated  by Police and the area has been no go. People living above have been advised to stay in doors.

Specialist science teams from the London Fire Brigade, including the Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM) unit, along with officers from the Metropolitan Police, have been called to the scene to assess the situation.

The area remains cordoned off while investigations are ongoing.

It is understood that a box containing bottles with crystallized powder and needles filled with a liquid was discovered at the riverside location, prompting immediate safety measures.

A source from the London Fire Brigade said, “Specialist teams are currently on-site conducting tests to identify the substances involved.

As a precaution, we have established a cordon around the affected area.”

In addition to fire and police units, the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear)  (CBRN) from the met Police Guardian Unit and Police hazardous areas response officers are supporting  the London Fire Brigade have been deployed to support the operation.

Residents and visitors are being advised to avoid the area while the investigation continues.

Authorities have confirmed that no injuries have been reported at this time, but the nature of the substances remains unclear.

Cordon  remained in place and members of public are being stopped from entering the area

The Metropolitan Police have been contacted for further comment, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.