UK counter terrorism police are investigating after three explosive devices were found at major transport centres across London with at least one catching fire.
Police responded to reports of suspicious packages at Waterloo train station and office buildings at Heathrow and London City airports.
Security personnel stand guard outside Waterloo station in central London, following a report of a suspicious package at the station. Picture: AFPAll the packages were A4-sized white postal bags containing yellow Jiffy bags and appeared capable of igniting a small fire when opened, police said. Scotland Yard said officers are treating the incidents as linked and are keeping an open mind regarding motives.No one has been injured in the three incidents, police said.
Officers received a report of a suspicious package at The Compass Centre, a building near Heathrow Airport boundary, shortly before 10am. Staff at the building opened the envelope, causing the device to ignite and burn part of the package, Scotland Yard said.The building was evacuated as a precaution and specialist officers attended the scene to make the device safe.A Heathrow spokesman earlier said flights and passengers were not affected by the incident.
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