Police are hunting a man spotted running along the coastbound slip road of the M2, near Blue Bell Hill, holding what’s described as a weapon.
Armed Man Seen on M2 Slip Road
The alarm was raised at 3.08pm on Monday, 9 February 2026, after multiple calls to Kent Police reporting a black man seen sprinting along the motorway slip road.
He’s described as slim, bald or with very short hair, wearing a green puffer jacket and carrying a black duffel bag.
Motorway Closed as Police Launch Hunt
Officers quickly sealed off the motorway to search for the suspect but came up empty-handed.
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