Mill Hill East Tube station closed after police incident
Southeastern services skip the station while officers respond to reports of a weapon
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Mill Hill East Underground station was closed this morning after police were called to reports of a person carrying a knife. Officers arrived at 08:45 on 14 October 2024 and sealed the station while they conducted a search. No injuries have been confirmed.
Southeastern services on the Thameslink route are running but skipping Mill Hill East entirely. Transport for London said no trains will stop at the station until the police operation is complete. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said the force was responding to a report of a weapon but could not confirm any arrests.
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What residents should do
Commuters heading to Mill Hill East are advised to use alternative transport. Buses 221, 240 and 303 serve the area, or passengers can walk to Finchley Central station, which is a 15-minute walk away. Transport for London has not provided an estimated reopening time.
The closure affects only the Underground station. Mill Hill East railway station, served by Thameslink, remains open, but Southeastern trains are not stopping there. The Metropolitan Police said the incident is not being treated as terror-related.
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What happens next
The station will stay closed until police confirm the area is safe. Transport for London said it will update its website and social media channels when services resume. No further details on the incident have been released, and the Metropolitan Police have not named any suspects.
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+Why is Mill Hill East station closed?
Police closed Mill Hill East station on 14 October 2024 after reports of a person with a knife. Officers are conducting a search, and no trains are stopping until the operation is complete. No injuries have been confirmed.
+When will Mill Hill East station reopen?
Transport for London has not given a reopening time. The station will remain closed until the Metropolitan Police confirm the area is safe. Updates will be posted on TfL’s website and social media channels.
+What are the alternative routes?
Residents can use buses 221, 240 or 303, or walk to Finchley Central station, which is a 15-minute walk from Mill Hill East. Thameslink services at Mill Hill East railway station are still running but Southeastern trains are not stopping.
+Has anyone been arrested?
The Metropolitan Police have not confirmed any arrests. They are responding to reports of a weapon but have not released further details about the incident.
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