Chessington World of Adventures evacuated as police respond to incident
Chessington World of Adventures was evacuated and closed on Sunday following a security threat. Metropolitan Police assessed the situation and determined there was no wider risk to the public.
Why it matters
Public safety incidents at major tourist attractions can cause significant disruption and raise concerns about security protocols at high-traffic venues.
Chessington World of Adventures issued a statement on the closure on social media
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Chessington World of Adventures has been evacuated and forced to announce closure as police responded to an incident.
Metropolitan Police said it was made aware of a threat against the theme park on Sunday morning but assessed no security issues.
A Met spokesperson said: “We are aware of a threat made on the morning of Sunday, 8 November against a theme park in Chessington.
“The matter has been assessed, and no security issues have been identified. This is believed to be an isolated incident with no wider risk to the public.”
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