Tower RNLI involved in response to terrorist incident in London
Tower RNLI lifeboat has been assisting with a major incident in the Westminster area this afternoon (22 March).
The lifeboat, which is based on the Thames in Central London, was requested to launch by HM Coastguard at 14.45 and again at 15:55.
It has now returned to the lifeboat station.
For further information, please contact the Metropolitan Police Press Office: 020 7230 2171.
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