Police investigations are continuing after two suspicious packages were found in John Lewis earlier this morning.
Doors 18-11 (affecting both sides of the building) have been cordoned off, and road closures have also been put in place in the immediate vicinity. Members of the public are being urged to avoid the area until further notice.
A number of stores have now been evacuated.
They are:
John Lewis & partners
Costa
Scrivens
Braids
Lakeland
Mothercare
Soletrader
Paperchase
Tiger
Pret
Kuoni
Pizza Express & ASK Italian
Café Nero
Central Barbers
Harvey Jones
Destination MK
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