Explosion Reports In Harold Hill, North London, Investigated By Police

The scene in Harold Hill in north east London after emergency services are responding to reports of an explosion.

Police have now been stood down after investigating reports of an explosion in north-east London.

Police, ambulance and fire crews all attended the scene in Harold Hill on Sunday afternoon.

The cause of the explosion has been confirmed as gas-related.

Firefighters outside the Post office in Harold Hill

There were no reports of injuries.

Locals evacuated from their properties have since been able to return.