Officers are appealing for information after an incident at Oxford Circus.

Officers alongside colleagues from Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) were called to the station at 4.37pm today (24/11) following reports of shots fired.

Armed officers from BTP and MPS were quickly on scene. The area was searched swiftly and the station was reopened.

Officers believe an altercation erupted between two men on the platform. They would now like to speak to these two people in the CCTV images, who they believe may have information about the incident and the circumstances around the incident.

They would also like to speak to anyone who was at the station or in the area at the time and saw or heard anything that would have caused mass evacuation.

Chief Superintendent Martin Fry said: “Thank you to everyone for bearing with us this evening and also to colleagues from all the emergency services who helped carry out a swift response.

“Our officers, alongside those from the MPS, reacted quickly and responded professionally in line with our well prepared plans.

“I know incidents like these can cause concern, but our officers are highly visible around the network and across the country so if you ever need us please call us on 0800 40 50 40 or text 61016.”

Anyone with any information should contact British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40 or text 61016 citing reference 405 of 24/11.