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A 26-year-old man has been arrested following a serious police incident that shut part of the A2 near Bean, Kent, for nearly 12 hours on Sunday (29 June).
Incident Overview
Police were called at around 2.40am over concerns for a person’s welfare near Bean, close to the Darenth Interchange.
Emergency services, including paramedics and officers from Kent Police, responded swiftly, prompting a full closure of all London-bound lanes as the situation was dealt with.
Arrest and Charges
A local man, aged 26, was arrested on suspicion of:
He has since been conditionally bailed and is due to return to the police station on 26 September.
Traffic Disruption
One lane of the A2 remained closed until 4.30pm, with KentOnline reporting extensive disruption in the area as traffic was temporarily held during the early morning hours.
Police Statement
A Kent Police spokesperson said:
“Kent Police was called at around 2.40am on Sunday 29 June to concerns for the welfare of a person near Bean.
Officers and paramedics attended the scene and a man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of a public order offence, assaulting an emergency worker and criminal damage.
A 26-year-old local man was later conditionally bailed to return to the police station on 26 September.”
Appeal for Information
While no injuries were reported, anyone with dashcam footage or information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact Kent Police via 101, quoting the incident time and location.
