London, United Kingdom - January 08, 2025 Regent Street was evacuated on January 8 following a bomb threat, prompting a major emergency response in the heart of the city. X user @ianattwater shared footage of the tense scene, captioned “Bomb scare Regent Street!!” as police cordoned off the area. A heavy presence of emergency services, including police, ambulances, and fire vehicles, was seen around the popular shopping district. Pedestrian access was blocked, and multiple premises were cleared as authorities investigated. The Metropolitan Police confirmed road closures around Regent Street and New Burlington Street, stating officers were investigating a suspicious vehicle. “Officers have carried out a number of controlled explosions as a precautionary measure,” police said in a statement. Investigations remain ongoing, with authorities urging the public to avoid the area.