(FILE) Metropolitan Police said it was made aware of a threat against the park on Sunday morning (Reuters)
(FILE) Metropolitan Police said it was made aware of a threat against the park on Sunday morning (Reuters)

Chessington World of Adventures has been evacuated and forced to announce closure today after police responded to an incident.

Metropolitan Police said it was made aware of a threat against the theme park on Sunday morning but assessed no security issues.

A Met spokesperson said: "We are aware of a threat made on the morning of Sunday, 8 November against a theme park in Chessington.

"The matter has been assessed, and no security issues have been identified. This is believed to be an isolated incident with no wider risk to the public."