Heaven evacuation live: Updates as road in Charing Cross cordoned off and public told to avoid area Police, specialist units and emergency services rushed to the scene Police have cordoned off a street in Central London and are telling public to avoid the area. It's not yet known what has happened, but the Met has advised that people stay away from Villiers Street, stretching between Charing Cross and Embankment. A police spokesperson said: "Due to an incident in Villiers St, WC2N, Police, Specialist Units and emergency services are working together to place cordons to prevent access to Villiers St.