Times Square LIVE: Evacuation in New York City as bomb squad rush to midtown Manhattan

9 mins ago17:32 Rebecca Robinson

The 42nd Street–Times Square subway station was evacuated and temporarily closed after the suspicious package was found outside. 

The NYPD substation serves the N, Q, R, W, 1, 2, 3, A, C, and E lines.

17 mins ago17:24 Rebecca Robinson

The package was found at the front door of the NYPD facility in Times Square, police confirmed. 

It has now been deemed non-hazardous and roads have reopened.

28 mins ago17:13 Rebecca Robinson

The suspicious package outside the NYPD’s Times Square facility has been deemed non-hazardous, officials said. 

As of 11.53am local time, they confirmed the item was not dangerous, Fox5 New York reports.

33 mins ago17:08 Rebecca Robinson

Roads have reopened at Times Square after a suspicious package was left at the NYPD substation.

The bomb squad investigated the package and deemed it not dangerous, Fox5 New York reports.

Additional officers were requested for crowd control. Police deployed drones and K-9 units in response to the incident.

41 mins ago17:00 Rebecca Robinson

Police have cordoned off an area of Times Square. (Image: Getty)

This comes after reports of a suspicious package. (Image: Getty)

45 mins ago16:56 Rebecca Robinson

Drones and K-9 units have reportedly been deployed to Times Square after reports of a "suspicious package".

A video posted on social media captured the police presence in the tourist hotspot.

49 mins ago16:52 Rebecca Robinson

A photo posted on social media shows a police presence on 7th Avenue in Midtown Manhattan. 

Jesse Rodriguez of MSNBC said there were also bomb squad technicians on scene.

50 mins ago16:51 Alice Scarsi

- Officers responded to reports of a suspicious package at approximately 10:32 am ET on Monday.

- The bomb threat was focused on the area in the vicinity of W 43rd and 7th ave.

- Police evacuated the area and cordoned off the famous square. 

- A bomb squad is assessing the suspicious package. 

- No arrests have been made at this time

53 mins ago16:48 Alice Scarsi

NYPD has urged people to avoid the area near Times Square. While it is not clear whether this is related to the suspicious package, the area mentioned is near the famous spot. 

The message shared on X read: "ADVISORY: Due to an active police investigation, avoid the area of West 43rd Street and 7th Avenue in Manhattan within the confines of @NYPDMTS. Expect emergency vehicles and delays in the surrounding area." 

Times Square is located between Broadway and the 42nd Street. 

60 mins ago16:41 Alice Scarsi

The large presence of officers in Times Square and the cordon prompted a large crowd to gather outside of the area currently off-limits to the public. 

Speaking about the incident, one social media user suggested the bomb threat had been sparked by a "suspicious package", although no official confirmation has yet emerged. 

1 hour ago16:40 Alice Scarsi

1 hour ago16:35 Alice Scarsi