Police probe station fluid scare

A bag containing cleaning fluid sparked a scare after it was left at a train station in south-west London, British Transport Police (BTP) said.

A man fled after leaving the bag under a bench at Kingston train station at 1650 BST. A substance was then seen leaking across the station forecourt.

It burnt a hole in the shoe of a passer-by, police added.

Trains did not stop at the station while fire crews were called to investigate.

A BTP spokeswoman said: "British Transport Police is currently investigating a suspicious package at Kingston rail station.

"A bag containing a black liquid, later identified as what appears to be a type of cleaning fluid, was found in the booking hall."

Passengers were not evacuated from the station, she added.