Armed police evacuated a London Underground train at Stratford station this morning, Wednesday, August 12, following a report of a man with a gun. The incident occurred at 7.44am on a Central line train, prompting a swift response from officers. British Transport Police confirmed that no firearms were found onboard and no one matching the description was located.
Incident Details and Police Response
According to British Transport Police, officers received a report of a man with a firearm on a Central line train at 7.44am. The train was met by armed officers at Stratford station, where it was evacuated and searched. Social media reports indicated that the Central line was momentarily suspended before services quickly resumed.
The full statement from British Transport Police read: "We received a report of a man with a firearm on board a Central Line train at 7.44am today (August 12). The train was met by armed officers at Stratford station, where it was evacuated and searched. No firearms were found, nor anyone matching the description. Enquiries into the report are ongoing."
Impact on Services and Ongoing Enquiries
The Central line continues to experience minor delays between North Acton and Leytonstone due to the incident. Armed officers have since been spotted patrolling the platforms at Stratford station as a precaution. Enquiries into the report are ongoing, police said.
Passengers were advised to check for updates on their journeys, as the line resumed service but with residual delays. The incident underscores the vigilance of transport police in responding to potential threats on the network.
British Transport Police have not released further details about the nature of the report or any potential suspects. The investigation remains active, and officers are reviewing the circumstances surrounding the call.
