More Bombs in London

Thu, Jul 21, 2005 at 7:24:24 am PDT

Incidents Reported Near Tube Stations.

Bombers have again targeted London’s transport system - with up to four explosions reported.

Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Ian Blair said the bombs appeared to be smaller than used in the attacks two weeks ago but advised people to “stay where you are”.

Passengers reported one blast at Warren Street station off Tottenham Court Road in central London. There has also been an incident on a bus in Hackney, East London. Stations at Warren Street, Oval and Shepherd’s Bush have been closed.

Scotland Yard have confirmed there is an incident involving armed police officers at University College Hospital in Bloomsbury close to Warren Street station.

An internal memo to staff at the hospital has warned them to be on the lookout for a black male, possibly of Asian origin, about 6ft 2ins tall, wearing a blue top with wires protruding from the rear of the top.

Police officers in chemical protection suits have been seen appearing to enter Warren Street, where British Transport Police say one person has been injured.

A initial chemical search at Oval station has proved negative.

Sir Ian told reporters at Scotland Yard the incidents were “serious”. There appeared to have been a series of explosions or attempted explosions. He urged Londoners to “stay where you are and go about your normal business” for the time being.