Euston Station evacuated: Major London station 'cordoned off' as police rush to investigate 'suspicious package' just hours after Gatwick chaos

The Metropolitan Police said: "We’re aware of reports online about an incident in the vicinity of Euston Station.

"Police cordons are in place as a precaution while officers investigate a suspect package."

Scotland Yard almost immediately confirmed it had conducted a "controlled explosion" and ended its police cordon.

The force added: "A controlled explosion has been carried out by specialist officers and the police cordons have now been lifted. Thank you for your patience."

The announcement came after Transport for London confirmed it had closed the Euston Station as a "precautionary measure".

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A bomb scare at Gatwick Airport yesterday caused chaos for thousands of holidaymakers at the Sussex terminal.

Sussex Police said: “Police were called to the south terminal at Gatwick Airport at 8.20am on Friday following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage."

Following the incident outside the US Embassy in Nine Elms, the Metropolitan Police also said: “We can confirm that the ‘loud bang’ reported in the area a short time ago was a controlled explosion carried out by officers.”

Scotland Yard added: “Initial indications are that the item was a hoax device.

"An investigation will now follow. Some cordons will remain in place for the time being but the majority of the police response will now be stood down.”

The US Embassy also said: “Local authorities are investigating a suspicious package outside the US embassy in London.

"Met Police are present and have closed Ponton Road out of an abundance of caution. We will provide further updates when available.”