Hockley station cordoned as 'vape mistaken for explosive'
Southend Echo
Hockley train station was temporarily cordoned off after a discarded vape was mistakenly identified as a potential explosive device.Summary
Hockley train station in Essex was briefly closed on April 2nd after British Transport Police (BTP) received a report of a suspicious item on the tracks. Officers cordoned off the area, initially believing the item might be an explosive device. However, the item was quickly identified as a discarded vape, leading authorities to determine there was no threat. The cordon was removed after approximately 45 minutes, and BTP and Essex Police reassured residents, thanking them for their understanding. A BTP spokesperson confirmed the item was assessed and found not to be suspicious.
(Source：Southend Echo)
