Reports White House in lockdown

The White House is reportedly in lockdown. Photo / Getty Images

Reports are emerging that the White House is in lockdown due to an unattended package found in a nearby park.

President Barack Obama is not currently in the White House.

UPDATE: White House on lockdown because of unattended package found in nearby park: Secret Service

— Reuters (@Reuters) September 16, 2015

More to follow.

- nzherald.co.nz