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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Tamara Davison

Shoppers panic as Regent Street closed and Savile Row evacuated amid 'controlled explosions'

Savile Row and nearby streets have been evacuated amid reports of an incident that required a “controlled explosion.”

The iconic Mayfair street, known for its array of bespoke and high-end men’s tailoring stores, was cleared of pedestrians and shop staff on Wednesday as police explored a potential threat.

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