Updated 10.50pm

POLICE HAVE CONFIRMED that a hostage situation at a restaurant in Leicester Square, London has been resolved.

A man in possession of a knife was holding a woman against her will inside the venue.

Metropolitan Police have said that a man has now been arrested and there are no reports of any injuries.

The incident at a restaurant in Irving Street has now been resolved and a man has been detained by police. No reported injuries.
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) February 24, 2016

Metropolitan Police / Twitter

Police at scene as man with knife holds woman hostage at Bella Italia in Leicester Square https://t.co/tcBlCOXnFK pic.twitter.com/7y0Nudvc2y
— ITV News (@itvnews) February 24, 2016

ITV News / Twitter

Two other people were inside the restaurant on Irving Street.

A Metropolitan Police statement confirmed that officers were engaging with a man to resolve the situation.

The police confirmed early on that the situation was not terror related.

Police called 20:50hrs on 24 Feb to man holding a woman against her will at restaurant in Irving St. NOT terrorist related. Police at scene
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) February 24, 2016

Metropolitan Police / Twitter

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The negotiator is handling it pretty well. pic.twitter.com/jjLlbAnm1V
— Chris Tortoioli (@pretzel_logic_m) February 24, 2016

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