Charing Cross Station. PHOTO: REUTERS.
"A man claiming to have a bomb at #CharingCross station has now been arrested," British Transport Police said. "We are now working to reopen the station as soon as possible."
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.
— British Transport Police (@BTP) June 22, 2018
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Footage on social media showed a large police presence including armed officers at the station which handles services to the capital from southeast England.
“Not a training exercise...” #CharingCross pic.twitter.com/J2MwNdgKde
— diva diplomatic (@diva_diplomatic) June 22, 2018
Britain is on currently on its second highest threat level of 'severe', meaning an attack by militants is considered highly likely.
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