British police said on Friday London’s Charing Cross rail terminal had been evacuated after reports of man on the tracks claiming to have a bomb.
The British Transport Police said they have arrested a man. No injuries were reported.
The station has been evacuated as a precaution and no services are currently stopping at the station,” British Transport Police said on Twitter.
We are currently dealing with an incident at Charing Cross station following reports of a man on the tracks claiming to have a bomb. The station has been evacuated as a precaution and no services are currently stopping at the station. Please check with @TfL before you travel
— BTP (@BTP) June 22, 2018
A man claiming to have a bomb at #CharingCross station has now been arrested. We are now working to reopen the station as soon as possible would like to thank passengers and rail staff for their patience and understanding during this incident.
— BTP (@BTP) June 22, 2018
Charing Cross underground station closed. Dozens of armed counter terrorism officers going down into the station, police dogs, fire engines all pulled up outside, cordon going up. @BBCBreaking @bbclondon pic.twitter.com/lYMVw08an5
— Amanda Akass (@amandaakass) June 22, 2018
Footage on social media showed a large police presence including armed officers at the station which handles services to the capital from southeast England.
Britain is on currently on its second highest threat level of “severe”, meaning an attack by militants is considered highly likely.
Source: Sowetan
