Emergency services were called to Kingston University this evening following reports of an explosion inside one of the campus laboratories.
A spokesperson from the London Fire Brigade confirmed that firefighters worked alongside university staff to secure the area and assess any potential chemical or structural hazards. The exact cause of the explosion remains unclear and is now under investigation by Kingston University.

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At the time of publication, the university has not issued an official statement, and details about the number of people involved or the nature of the explosion remain limited.

UKNIP has reached out to Kingston University and the Metropolitan Police for further information and is awaiting a response.

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This is a developing story and will be updated as more details emerge.

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