Man charged after siege
The Metropolitan Police has charged Michael Green, 48, with possession of a weapon, false imprisonment and making a bomb hoax after a siege in Tottenham Court Road, London.
Police 'concerned that the suspect had explosives'
Commander Mak Chishty, of the Metropolitan Police, confirmed the suspect lives locally. He added:
- No hostages were inside the building when the man left
- Police were concerned that the suspect had explosives or flammable materials
- Search of the scene would continue until officers were sure it was safe to reopen it
- Suspect remains in police custody
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