A 19-year-old man has been arrested today under the Terrorism Act following the discovery of a suspicious item on a Tube train at North Greenwich.

The man was arrested by officers from the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command, assisted by armed colleagues, in the street in Holloway Road at 12.20pm today.

Officers discharged a Taser during the arrest. 

The 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of the commission, preparation and instigation of terrorism acts, under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000.

He has been taken to a London police station where he remains in custody.

Shortly after 11am yesterday British Transport Police were called to North Greenwich Underground station after train staff reported finding a suspicious item on a train travelling eastbound on the Jubilee Line.

The station was evacuated while specialist officers from the Met and BTP attended.

The item was detonated by officers in a controlled explosion and is currently being forensically examined

The Met Police have said that they are "keeping an open mind regarding any possible motive" and are not looking for anyone else in relation to this investigation at this stage.

Police are urging anyone who saw anything suspicious on this particular train or anywhere else to call the Anti-Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321, in an emergency always call 999.

The public will see more officers, including armed police, in and around transport hubs to provide reassurance around public safety.

The London transport system is operating as normal today. High visibility patrols by BTP officers on the underground and at stations will remain in place today to reassure the travelling public as they start their weekend.

Anyone with any concerns should speak with officers who will be happy to help. 

Police continue to appeal to anyone with information to call the Anti Terrorist Hotline on 0800 789 321.

The public is urged to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the police through the anti-Terrorist Hotline or in an emergency 999.