After reports of “three loud bangs”, police close Kensington roads

  • After reports of “bangs” near Hyde Park (London), a major police incident is underway 
  • Eyewitnesses reported that they witnessed paramedics administering CPR to at most one individual. 










Following reports of “three loud bangs” on central London’s busy residential street, police have initiated a major incident.

Around 4:45 pm, police officers raced to Hyde Park to see at least 5 police cars and 1 unmarked vehicle.

MyLondon reports that Eyewitnesses said they witnessed paramedics giving CPR to at most one person. 

According to reports, a police helicopter also circles the area. 

Kensington and Chelsea Police stated that they are investigating an incident at Kensington Road and Palace Gate. 

“There’s no danger to the public, but roads remain closed for some time and will stay so.” 

A major police incident is underway after there were reports of 'three loud bangs' on a busy residential street in central London

Following reports of “three loud bangs” on central London’s busy residential street, police are investigating.

Police officers rushed to the scene near to Hyde Park on Saturday afternoon at around 4pm

Around 4pm, officers from the police department raced to Hyde Park’s scene.

Eyewitnesses claimed to have seen paramedics giving chest compressions to one person

Eyewitnesses reported that paramedics gave chest compressions to one individual.

We have reached out to the Met for more information. 

As we receive more information, there will be additional details. 

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