Lyceum Theatre in London’s West End evacuated mid-show following bomb threat as cops & sniffer dogs descend on venue
A WEST End theatre was evacuated following a bomb threat as cops and sniffer dogs swarmed the scene.
Emergency services were scrambled to London's Wellington Street on Sunday afternoon after the scare, seeing the area quickly taped off.
Lion King was being shown at Lyceum Theatre at the time and dozens of people were hurried out onto the street mid-show.
Cops quickly swarmed the area, taping off a large section of the street around the theatre.
The theatre was extensively searched but police said no bomb was found.
Pictures showed audience members gathered on the streets after they were forced to leave their seats.
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Many watched on as cops and sniffer dogs descended to search the venue.
Met Police told The Sun: "Cordons were put in place as a precaution following receipt of a bomb threat at a theatre in Wellington Street WC2 at around 1600hrs on Sunday, 23 July.
"The venue was searched and nothing found.
"Staff have returned and the incident has been stood down."
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The theatre has been approached for comment.