UPDATE: British Police have searched Oxford Street and have found no evidence of reports of gunshots heard in Oxford Circus.
Armed police responded to the incident as a gunfire one, British Police have said, but no evidence has been found yet and nearby stations have reopened. Oxford Circus is expected to reopen soon.
Reports are emerged of armed police responding to an incident in Oxford Street Station on the busiest shopping day of the year as bargain hunters descended on London’s West End for Black Friday.
British Transport Police advise people to stay away amid social media reports of people running away from station entrances.
They had asked people in the area to stay indoors as thousands of shoppers were evacuated.
They have not confirmed the nature of the emergency, and there are unconfirmed reports of shots fired and smoke.
London Fire Brigade report 3 fire engines and 15 fire fighters called to an incident at the Underground station at 4.43pm.
As more police continue to arrive, police report one minor injury a woman sustained leaving the station.
Black Friday deals shoppers were shaken after people were seen fleeing the station in a stampede.
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At this stage, we have received one report of a woman sustaining a minor injury when leaving Oxford Circus station. There are no other reported casualties. More updates to follow.
— British Transport Police (@BTP) November 24, 2017
Please continue to avoid the Oxford Street and Regent Street area. If you are in the area, go into a building and stay inside until further notice.
Oxford Circus and Bond Street Tube remain shut @metpoliceuk @TfL
— British Transport Police (@BTP) November 24, 2017
https://twitter.com/SemanurPe/status/934104347104903169
Something happening on #oxfordcircus – Hope everyone is ok!!! pic.twitter.com/M5UQ1VNsNz
— Charlotte Terry (@CharlotteTerry1) November 24, 2017
Armed police deployed to Oxford Circus #oxfordstreet #OxfordCircus pic.twitter.com/6ffSkg3weO
— Alan Fisher? (@AlanFisher_) November 24, 2017
Officers are responding to reports of an incident at Oxford Circus station. Officers are on scene, more information when we get it. Follow @BTP for updates.
— British Transport Police (@BTP) November 24, 2017
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