Police are hunting a man spotted running along the coastbound slip road of the M2,...
Published: 4:28 pm February 12, 2026
Updated: 2:53 am February 23, 2026
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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.

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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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