London bridge sealed off and man arrested after 'suspicious package' found on bus

Crime reporter(wp/es):

A London bridge was sealed off and a man has been arrested on suspicion of making a bomb threat as a suspicious package was found on a bus.

Traffic and pedestrians were blocked from crossing Kew Bridge in west London as police descended on the scene on Monday evening. 

Worried residents took to social media to share dramatic images as officers swarmed on the bridge, in Kew Road, at about 7.30pm.

Penny Burningham wrote on Twitter: “Kew Bridge Closed at 8pm tonight. It looks like a fire under the bridge Kew Side!"

A man was detained near the bridge. He was arrested on suspicion of making a bomb threat and remained in custody overnight.

The package was investigated and found to be non-suspicious, Scotland Yard said.

A Met Police spokesman said: “Officers attended and the package was assessed and deemed non-suspicious.

“A man was detained by police near the scene and arrested on suspicion of making a bomb threat. 

“He is currently in custody at a west London police station.”