Paris train station evacuated after 'Second World War shell found'

Commuters and travellers walks through the Gare du Nord railway station on November 16, 2015 in Paris, three days after the terrorist attacks that left 130 dead and more than 350 injured (AFP/Getty Images)

Two Eurostar trains bound for London were delayed and a station evacuated after a "World War souvenir" was discovered.

Police were called to Paris Gare du Nord station after the find, which was reported to be a shell, was made on Sunday morning.

The check-in area at the transport hub was evacuated as a precaution, a spokeswoman for Eurostar said.

The Paris to London service at 08.13am (07.13 GMT) was delayed by 20 minutes, while the 09.13 (08.13 GMT) was held back for half an hour.

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