Roads are closed and buildings are being evacuated in Croydon this afternoon due to a "suspicious vehicle".

Police were called to the vehicle outside West Croydon BR Station at around 2.30pm.

Road closures are in place and some buildings have been evacuated "as a precaution" while the vehicle is examined by specialists.

The public is being urged to avoid the area.

This incident is causing a disruption to buses, tram and rail services.

Croydon Police tweeted: "Police called at 14:27hrs to a suspicious vehicle outside West Croydon BR Station.

"Road closures in place & some buildings evacuated as a precaution while vehicle is examined by specialists.

"Disruption to buses, tram & rail services - please avoid the area at this time."