London, Nov 24 (IANS) Police officers were at Oxford Circus metro station here on Friday following reports of shots fired in the area, according to British Transport Police.
A statement by the Metropolitan Police said that they were called at 4:38 p.m. (GMT) to "a number of reports of shots fired" on the Oxford Street and underground at Oxford Circus tube station, Xinhua news agency reported.
Police said they had responded as if the incident is terrorist related.
Oxford Circus Station had been closed while they are investigating, police said, adding everyone on the street was asked to go into a building as the main street is in lockdown.
The areas were crowded with shoppers due to the ongoing sales seasons.
Videos on social media showed people running along the streets. Local residents said heavy police presence could be seen.
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