A fire has broken out at a London police station as police attend the scene.

Fire crews are in attendance at Forest Gate police station in Romford Road, Newham in East London.

A spokesperson from the London Fire Brigade said in a statement: "Fifteen fire engines and around 100 firefighters are attending a building fire on Romford Road in Forest Gate."

Bus routes in the area have been diverted while crews tackle the blaze.

Forest Gate Police Station

Locals near the fire at Forest Gate Police Station have been told by London Fire Brigade to keep their windows closed.

A spokesperson for LFB said: "The fire is producing large amounts of smoke and people in the local area are advised to keep their windows and doors closed."

The 25, 86, 330, and 425 buses are being diverted.

An eyewitness told MyLondon: "[The] police station had suddenly caught fire at around 4pm, with the blaze going on for around 40 minutes before the fire brigade began putting out the flames. Whole situation is surreal hope everyone is okay."

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: "Twenty fire engines and around 125 firefighters are currently tackling a fire on Romford Road in Forest Gate. Part of a police station including its mansard roof is alight.

"The fire is producing large amounts of smoke and people in the local area are advised to keep their windows and doors closed. Road closures are in place and people are advised to avoid the area while the incident is ongoing.

"The Brigade was called at 1617. Firefighters from Stratford, Leytonstone, Plaistow and surrounding fire stations are attending the scene. The cause of the fire is not yet known. "