London tube station closed after suspect package discovered

Police have carried out a controlled explosion and say the incident has now been stood down.

By Cliodhna Russell Wednesday 4 Oct 2017, 7:39 PM

Oct 4th 2017, 7:39 PM 18,387 Views 10 Comments

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A TUBE STATION in London was evacuated this evening after a suspect package was discovered.

Metropolitan Police confirmed that a controlled explosion was carried out.

It says the incident has now been stood down.

We were dealing with a suspect package in #Islington. A controlled explosion was carried out, and the incident was stood down at 19.34hrs.
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) October 4, 2017

Source: Metropolitan Police/Twitter

Earlier, Transport for London confirmed that police cordoned off Angel station to investigate a security alert outside the station.

Angel station is closed while we respond to a security alert outside the station. Tickets are being accepted on London Buses.
— TfL Access (@TfLAccess) October 4, 2017

Source: TfL Access/Twitter

Some people in the area took to social media to share photos and report that they heard a loud bang.

So apparently it's a suspicious package at Angel Station pic.twitter.com/sTHzY1X2sA
— Hayley Chamberlain (@haychamb) October 4, 2017

Source: Hayley Chamberlain/Twitter

Angel Islington right now. Some some of loud bang in the direction of the tube. Controlled explosion? pic.twitter.com/NS2Qm3AC8T
— John Windmill (@jwindmill) October 4, 2017

Source: John Windmill/Twitter

Police have cordoned of #Angel tube station. Bit of a bang - not a loud one. Not sure what's happening... pic.twitter.com/xn1vyS14Q0
— Jonathan Cook 🤡 (@Trendshed) October 4, 2017

Source: Jonathan Cook/Twitter

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London tube station closed after suspect package discovered

Police have carried out a controlled explosion and say the incident has now been stood down.