Barkingside Magistrates' Court has been evacuated after a suspect package was found.
Emergency services were called to the court in Cranbrook Road, Barkingside, at 11:10am today following reports of a suspicious package inside the building.
Part of the buildling has been evacuated and a cordon is in place.
A specialist bomb disposal team, two fire engines, two fire and rescue cars and a commanding unit are currently at the scene.
More details to follow.
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