A suspicious package left at the door of Auberge de Castille led to the temporary evacuation of the prime minister's office as well as the square in front of it on Friday. 

Video footage and photos show a deserted Castille Square as bomb disposal experts inspect the area. The package appeared to be a handbag.

The alarm was sparked around 11.45am but by 12.20pm the situation returned to normal. 

 

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