Dartford Drama: Woman Arrested on A282 Motorway Gantry

Kent Police rushed to Junction 1a on the A282 in Dartford early on 7 November after a woman was spotted on a motorway gantry.

Officers arrived at around 8am amid fears for her safety. The woman was promptly arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit a public nuisance.

Quick Police Response

  • Incident reported early morning on A282 at Junction 1a
  • Concern for woman spotted on overhead gantry
  • Police detained her on suspicion of public nuisance conspiracy

The dramatic scene caused delays as emergency services dealt with the situation.

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