An officer was injured and three people were arrested amid turmoil on the M25 this morning. The incident took place between Junctions 26 and 30, causing significant traffic disruption and a serious collision involving lorries and a police motorbike.
Police first intervened when protestors attempted to access motorway gantries near Junctions 26 and 27. To control the situation, officers implemented a rolling roadblock. However, this led to a crash involving two lorries and a police motorbike. The motorbike rider was injured and received treatment at the scene. Two suspects were quickly arrested on suspicion of causing a public nuisance during this event.
As the protests spread, officers responded to reports of individuals climbing gantries near Junctions 29 and 30. A man was removed from a gantry at Junction 30 and arrested. Police are continuing efforts to remove another protestor at Junction 29. The force is working closely with National Highways to keep as much of the motorway open as possible and to restore traffic flow swiftly.
Chief Superintendent Simon Anslow commented: “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. Our roads policing officers are dedicated, specialist officers who come to work to serve the public and keep you safe on our roads. They do this tirelessly, day-in day-out. Sadly, this morning one of these fantastic officers has been injured while carrying out this work. My thoughts are with them and their family. I want to thank the public for their support, patience and understanding while we work to resolve this situation.”
Originally published by UKNIP.
