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Police have stated there is a security issue in the shopping centre and reports suggest a suspect package has been discovered by staff. Fire crews and ambulances have arrived at the scene in west London, with all nearby roads sealed off or diverted. A cordon has been put in place as far as Ealing Green and Ealing Studios as police investigate the incident. And police have confirmed three people have been arrested following the incident.

TWITTER Ealing Broadway shopping centre has been closed

Images and videos from the scene show hordes of shoppers being escorted out of the mall by police. And residents who live nearby have also been asked to leave their homes by police. Many customers have taken to social media in reaction to the shock evacuation.

TWITTER Police have cordoned off the roads surrounding Ealing Broadway shopping centre

TWITTER The roads surround the shopping centre are also on lockdown

Tom Parry-Jones said: “Very strange scenes at Ealing Broadway. No one is panicking, just a little confused. Great work by emergency services!” He added: “Police are driving people away from Ealing Broadway station towards Hanwell. No traffic getting through.” Luca Pirovano said: “Police have cordoned off #EalingBroadway shopping centre and area. Seems big. Chopper is also flying about.” Catrin Manel added: “Ealing Broadway evacuated. Staff, public out. Roads closed. Police helicopter circling. No buses on Uxbridge Rd.”

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The Metropolitan Police confirmed officers were called to the shopping centre in west London just after 6pm. A spokesman said: "Police in Ealing were called to Ealing Broadway Shopping Centre, W5 at 18:10hrs following a security alert. "Specialist officers are in attendance. Local roads have been closed as a precaution. "Two men and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of public order offences and taken to a north London police station for questioning. "Enquiries continue."

TWITTER Roads around the centre have been closed over the supposed 'bomb scare'

TWITTER A huge cordon has been erected around the scene