British Museum Evacuated After Suspicious Device Found, Police Find No Threat
The British Museum was briefly evacuated Saturday after staff discovered what was described as a “suspicious device” inside a restroom, prompting a police response at one of the world’s most visited museums. The Metropolitan Police were called to the museum’s Bloomsbury headquarters around 2:50 p.m. local time after reports of a suspicious package, according to The Independent. Officers investigated the object and later determined it posed no threat. Visitors were allowed back into the museum shortly after 4 p.m. and normal operations resumed. Related Articles In a statement, the museum said it had also received what it described as “malicious communications” before the evacuation. “The safety and security of our visitors, colleagues and volunteers is always our highest priority,” a museum spokesperson told The Independent, thanking visitors and staff for their cooperation during the evacuation. The museum declined to elaborate on the nature of the communications, citing the ongoing police matter. The incident unfolded at one of Britain’s busiest cultural institutions. The British Museum welcomed more than six million visitors last year, making it one of the most visited museums …
