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North Greenwich station evacuated after suspicious package 'found on train near The O2' | North Greenwich station evacuated after suspicious package 'found on train near The O2' |
(about 2 hours later) | |
North Greenwich station has been closed due to a security alert after a suspicious package was found on a train near The O2. | North Greenwich station has been closed due to a security alert after a suspicious package was found on a train near The O2. |
A spokeswoman for British Transport Police told The Independent they were called to the station at 11.07am and said specialist officers are examining the "item". | A spokeswoman for British Transport Police told The Independent they were called to the station at 11.07am and said specialist officers are examining the "item". |
Metropolitan Police officers are assisting the British Transport Police, a spokesman said. | Metropolitan Police officers are assisting the British Transport Police, a spokesman said. |
A controlled detonation was used "to ensure the item was safe". | |
Metropolitan police and British Transport Police are investigating. | |
Jubilee Line trains are being held, causing delays on the line. | Jubilee Line trains are being held, causing delays on the line. |
Commuters have been asked to avoid the area. | |
The O2 has not been evacuated, but those waiting to climb the dome have been told their climbs will be rescheduled. | The O2 has not been evacuated, but those waiting to climb the dome have been told their climbs will be rescheduled. |
Police are asking anyone who saw anything suspicoius on the eastbound train to call the anti-terrorist hotline on 0800 789321. |