Live: Kings Cross police incident shuts Pentonville Road with large cordon in place

At least four police vehicles have been spotted at the scene with lots of officers in attendance
At least four police vehicles have been spotted at the scene with lots of officers in attendance -Credit:Natalie Fahy


A police incident near Kings Cross station has meant that Pentonville Road has been shut by a large police cordon. The cordon appears to be on Pentonville Road from Caledonian Road to Lorenzo Street, Kings Cross based on pictures from the scene, right outside the Scala nightclub.

It is yet unknown why the major road has been closed, but Met Police have been approached for a comment.

Photos show at least four different police vehicles at the scene with several officers guarding the tape while an investigation is under way. An officer at the scene said it was due to an accident however this has not been confirmed and there were no damaged vehicles in clear sight according to an eyewitness.

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