There were no trains running on the Victoria Line from Walthamstow Central to King’s Cross from about 5pm until 5.45pm, and Piccadilly Line trains were not stopping at the station.

The station has now reopened but “severe delays” are expected on the whole line and commuters are advised to take alternative routes.

British Transport Police said officers were called to reports of a person on the tracks and on arrival they arrested a 22-year-old man inside the station.