Suspected explosive device defused by police in London

Source: Xinhuanet | 06-29-2007 17:34

LONDON, June 29 (Xinhua) -- Police defused a suspected explosive device in downtown London Friday.

The "potentially viable explosive device" was found attached to a vehicle parked in the Heymarket near the Picadilly Circus shortly before 2:00 a.m. (0100 GMT) in downtown London, police said.

The immediate area was cordoned off in precaution while the vehicle was examined by explosive officers.

"They discovered what appeared to be a potentially viable explosive device. This was made safe," police said in a statement.

The city's anti-terrorist police has launched an investigation into the incident and further information will be released later.

Editor:Du Xiaodan