Armed Man on the Run Along M2 Slip Road

Police are on high alert after a man was spotted running along the coastbound slip road of the M2 near Blue Bell Hill, armed with what witnesses describe as a weapon.

Suspect Spotted Sprinting on Motorway

The drama unfolded at 3.08pm on Monday, 9 February 2026, when Kent Police received multiple calls reporting a black man sprinting along the slip road.

He is described as slim, bald or with very short hair, dressed in a green puffer jacket and carrying a black duffel bag.

M2 Slip Road Shut as Police Hunt Fails to Find Man

Authorities swiftly closed the motorway to hunt down the suspect, but the man vanished before officers could make contact.

The search is ongoing, and police urge anyone with information to come forward immediately.

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