Police called to reports of 'a man with a knife' at Finsbury Park station

Police were called to Finsbury Park station this afternoon after reports a man was seen with a knife.

British Transport Police (BTP) confirmed officers were called to the Victoria line station at 2.20pm after a member of the public believed they saw a passenger carrying a blade.

A spokesman said: “Officers attended the station and carried out a search but the man was not located.

"Enquiries are ongoing."

Victoria line services faced severe disruption while police carried out their investigation.

Witnesses on social media reported seeing a major police presence at the station during the incident.

Anyone with information should call British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40, quoting 159 of 03/01/2016, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.