Cops 'kick down locked door' at station as man arrested for arson after fire
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Police descended on a London underground station to tackle a "serious incident" this afternoon.
Passengers were evacuated and an emergency alarm sounded through West Hampstead Station - with people facing travel chaos due to trains being delayed because of the incident. On social media, it was claimed that officers were trying to kick down a door - but these reports have not been confirmed.
The British Transport Police said they were called to the station in north-west London at 3.31pm on Saturday. The force confirmed a man has been arrested on suspicion of arson. They added there was a small fire at the station, and because of it, two officers suffered mild smoke inhalation. The blaze was contained.
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An eyewitness says that an "evacuation alarm" sounded at West Hampstead Overground Station as the incident unfolded. The user said earlier this afternoon: "Something going on in West Hampstead.
"Walk in as an evacuation alarm starts going off... Three trains don't stop... Then walk out to find the police trying to kick down a door." Passerby has shared information on social media calling the incident "crazy" as one said: "Happened within the past hour, they had police and fire engines. Crazy."
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The British Transport Police said: "At 3.31pm today (Saturday 9 March 2024) British Transport Police officers were called to an incident of anti-social behaviour at West Hampstead Station. A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson and taken into custody.
"A small fire was contained, and two officers suffered mild smoke inhalation. Other than a short delay, trains continued running throughout the incident."
A spokesperson for National Rail said on X, formerly known as Twitter: "NEW: Trains are currently unable to call at #WestHampstead due to the police dealing with an incident at the station."
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