Suspicious East Croydon package pictured as forensics comb scene after 'bomb scare'
A hammer and wooden block wrapped in a wire were laid out on the steps of Croydon's 50p Building, right outside East Croydon station
Photos show what appear to be the contents of a suspicious package in East Croydon which was detonated in a small controlled explosion this evening. A hammer and wooden block with wires wrapped around it have been seen laid out on the steps of One Croydon, colloquially known as The 50p Building outside East Croydon station.
UK News In Pictures photographer David Nathan snapped Met Police forensic officers taking photos of and inspecting the items which are laid out on a plastic sheet. They are then wrapped in the plastic sheet to be taken away for further examination.
Bomb disposal specialists and the police were called to Addiscombe Road, nearby East Croydon station just after 4pm. They evacuated the road, the nearby station and surrounding areas as a safety measure at about 5pm while experts assessed the suspicious package.
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They then blew up what's thought to have been a bag in a controlled explosion 'as a precaution' which marked the end of the incident as officers were told to stand down around 6pm. A Met Police spokesperson said: "At about 16:07hrs on Friday, 20 September, police were made aware of a suspicious package in Addiscombe Road, Croydon. Members of the public were evacuated and safety cordons were put in place while specialist officers assessed the item.
"As a precaution, specialist teams have conducted a controlled explosion at the location. This incident has now been stood down and enquiries remain ongoing."
The Met Police has been asked for more information on the items pictured outside One Croydon.
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