U.K.: Police investigating stabbing incident on bus outside Mile End Station, London, early Oct. 20

Event

Police are responding to a stabbing incident aboard a bus outside the Mile End Station in London early Oct. 20. Reports suggest a suspect stabbed two passengers on the N25 night bus. The motive of the attack is not immediately clear, and security forces did not confirm if they had anyone in custody. Authorities have shut Mile End Station and the westbound lanes of the A11 road near the station as investigations continue.

Heightened security, as well as localized business and transport disruptions, are likely in the coming hours.

Advice

Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the incident site.