An officer was injured and three people were arrested after a series of disruptions on the M25 motorway caused chaos between Junctions 26 and 30 this morning.
Police implemented a rolling roadblock between Junctions 26 and 27 to manage a person on the motorway. During this hold-up, two lorries collided with a police motorbike. The motorbike rider was injured and treated by ambulance crews at the scene. Two suspects were arrested on suspicion of causing a public nuisance related to this incident.
Further trouble occurred on gantries near Junctions 29 and 30, where officers responded to reports of people climbing the structures. A man was brought down from a gantry at Junction 30 and taken into custody, marking the third arrest linked to the disruptions.
Police are continuing to work closely with National Highways to clear the scene and safely reopen the motorway.
Chief Superintendent Simon Anslow paid tribute to the officers involved amid rising tensions. He said, “Officers have again responded quickly to minimise disruption and two people have already been arrested. One of our officers has been injured as they worked to help resolve this situation.”
He added, “Our roads policing officers are dedicated, specialist officers who come to work to serve the public and keep you safe on our roads. Sadly, this morning one of these fantastic officers has been injured while carrying out this work. My thoughts are with them and their family.”
Chief Superintendent Anslow also thanked the public for their support, patience, and understanding while the situation is being resolved.
Originally published by UKNIP.
