Hainault updates — Train station closed as police investigate ‘serious incident’

TFL urgers commuters to avoid station

TFL are urging people to re-plan their journey and asking them to avoid the area.

A spokesperson for London’s transport network said: “Hainault Station is closed due to a police investigation in the area.”

Wes Streeting declares critical incident

MP for Ilford North Wes Streeting has said a critical incident has been declared in Hainault this morning.

Taking to X, he wrote: “A critical incident has been declared in Hainault. There are station and road closures in place.

“The Police, Ambulance Service and Fire Brigade are responding. One male detained.

“I would urge people not to speculate until details are confirmed or post footage on social media.”

Man arrested amid ‘serious incident’

A spokesperson for Redbridge Met Police has said: “Police are at an incident in the Hainault area. 

“Please follow the instructions of police officers on the ground. 

“A man has been arrested.”