http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,70131-1272910,00.html
A “massive” explosive device found in a car in central London has been defused, Sky sources say.
It is believed that a major terrorist attack in the heart of the capital has been thwarted.
Bomb scare in HaymarketPolice were called to reports of a suspicious vehicle parked in The Haymarket area shortly before 2am this morning.
The area was cordoned off by police who examined the car.
They discovered what appeared to be a potentially explosive device, which was then made safe.
It is believed that the vehicle was a silver Mercedes which contained gas canisters.
The Haymarket is in the heart of London’s theatreland and close to the popular shopping area of Regent Street.
An investigation has been launched by the Metropolitan Police’s Counter Terrorism Command.
Sources say the perpetrators were not Irish, suggesting Islamic extremists were behind the potential attack, outside an American Express foreign exchange.
Sky’s Tim Marshall said: “No doubt this was an attempted terror attack.”
He said the target was probably civilians because there are no major political institutions in the area.
Authorities are warning of major traffic disruption in the area, with several roads shut along with Piccadilly Tube station.
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Odd time of day to carry out a terrorist attack ...
Once they've extracted evidence and the car is clean, I want the car. If the Moo's are going to throw away a perfectly good Mercedes sedan, then I want it. Keys, please.