Met Police investigate Golders Green bank evacuation
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Updated · BBC.com · May 9
Met Police investigate Golders Green bank evacuation
8 articles · Updated · BBC.com · May 9
The NatWest branch was evacuated at 15:45 BST in north London after five people felt unwell, though London Fire Brigade tests found no elevated hazardous materials.
The police cordon has been removed, but a small scene remains inside the building while forensic examinations continue and specialist officers carry out further enquiries.
London Ambulance Service assessed five people and gave no further treatment, while authorities said it was too early to say whether the incident was suspicious and there was no wider community impact.
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