Islington police incident seals off Essex Road shops
Five bus routes diverted as cordon remains in place near The Kings pub.
Incident → evidence → outcomePolice have established a cordon on Essex Road in Islington, near the junction with Packington Street. Blue and white tape is visible in front of The Kings pub, blocking access to a number of shops.
The adjacent St Mary's Path and a section of Upper Street are also reportedly sealed off as part of the police operation. The road is understood to be closed to traffic.
Bus diversions in place
Transport for London has confirmed that five bus routes are being diverted away from the affected area. These include routes 38, 56, 73, 341, and 476. Buses will not travel via Upper Street and St Paul's Road and will not serve stops between Upper Street and Balls Pond Road.
The specific nature of the incident that led to the police cordon, and the time it occurred, are not yet clear. The Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service have been contacted for further information.
Questions this report answers
01Where is the police cordon located?
The police cordon is situated on Essex Road in Islington, specifically at the junction with Packington Street, near The Kings pub. Several shops and adjacent streets are also affected.
02Which bus routes are affected by the incident?
Five bus routes are currently being diverted by Transport for London due to the police incident. These are routes 38, 56, 73, 341, and 476.
03What caused the police incident?
The exact nature and timing of the incident that led to the police cordon being set up on Essex Road remain unclear at this time.
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