In pictures: Hendon bomb blast

Police have started a search for clues after a suspected terrorist bomb exploded outside a post office building in Hendon, north London.
No one was injured in the blast, thought to be the work of dissident Irish republican terror group the Real IRA.

The blast, at 2328BST on Saturday, is thought to have been the work of the Real IRA.

Edgware Road was cordoned off after the blast.

Forensic experts will examine the blast debris

Police carry out a fingertip search of the bomb scene.

No one was injured in the blast which caused minor damage.

Police say there was no coded warning before the Hendon device exploded.

The bomb was similar to that used in attack on Hammersmith Bridge in June last year.