East Croydon evacuation LIVE: Police carry out 'explosion' as suspect package found

Armed police have been spotted outside East Croydon station

Armed police have swooped on East Croydon station after a suspect package was found on a train.

The incident unfolded at around 7am this morning, with reports of a "controlled explosion" being carried out by police shortly after 9.30am.

The station has been evacuated

Police have confirmed the station has been evacuated as a precaution while they investigate the incident.

Pictures from the scene show a heavy police presence in the area, with armed officers and police dogs searching the station.

A large cordon is in place

A large cordon is in place around the station, with roads closed and people being advised to avoid the area.

The Croydon Advertiser reports there is a "heavy police presence" and a "sniffer dog" was being used to search a train.

Rail services have been disrupted

The incident has caused significant disruption to rail services in and out of London Bridge.

Southern Rail tweeted: “The station is currently closed whilst a police incident is ongoing. Please use alternative routes if possible.”

What we know so far:

- Armed police were called to East Croydon station at around 7am this morning - A suspect package was found on a train - A "controlled explosion" was carried out by police shortly after 9.30am - The station has been evacuated - A large cordon is in place - Rail services have been disrupted - Police are investigating the incident