Police detonate suitcases at Golders Green bus stop
Metropolitan Police officers carried out a controlled explosion on two packages reported as potentially suspicious.
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Metropolitan Police officers conducted a controlled explosion on two suitcases at a bus stop in Golders Green on Thursday, August 20. The incident occurred at the junction of Golders Green Road and Golders Manor Drive.
The Metropolitan Police were alerted to the potentially suspicious packages at 4:56pm. Specialist officers, including those from the Met's explosives unit, were dispatched to the scene. The area was cordoned off as a precautionary measure while the controlled explosion was carried out. The London Fire Brigade also assisted in securing the scene.
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Following the controlled explosion, the items were confirmed to be non-suspicious. Enquiries into the incident are continuing, and the police have asked anyone with information to contact them on 101, quoting reference CAD5492/20AUG.
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+What happened at the Golders Green bus stop?
Metropolitan Police officers carried out a controlled explosion on two suitcases that had been left at a bus stop on Golders Green Road at the junction with Golders Manor Drive. This was done because the items were reported as potentially suspicious.
+When did the incident occur?
The police were called to the scene at 4:56pm on Thursday, August 20. The controlled explosion was carried out shortly after specialist officers arrived to assess the situation.
+Were the suitcases dangerous?
No, the suitcases were confirmed to be non-suspicious after the controlled explosion was carried out by specialist Metropolitan Police officers. Enquiries into why they were left at the bus stop are continuing.
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