LONDON - British police said they had detained a man after a car was crashed into a north London police station on Wednesday .
The Metropolitan Police said the incident took place just before 7pm at Edmonton Police station which was then evacuated.Unverified footage on social media showed a car at the front of the station and a man appearing to start a fire on the street outside before being grappled onto the ground by officers.
"The vehicle remains at the scene. Specialist officers are in attendance while it is examined," the police said in a statement. "The police station has been evacuated and a large police cordon is in place."Kate Osamor, the local member of parliament, said on Twitter:"A major incident has been declared at Edmonton Green police station. Please stay safe if you're in the area.
So.. someone crashed their car into Edmonton Green police station & then tried to burn the car down.
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