M5 junction closed recap following police incident

NewsMidlands NewsM5LIVEUpdated 10 mins agoDrivers are being diverted away from the areaM5 northbound at J2(Image: www.motorwaycameras.co.uk)A junction on the M5 has been closed this afternoon.The northbound stretch of motorway is shut at junction 1 for West Bromwich amid a police-led incident.Drivers were warned of 25-minute delays as of around 1.20pm today (Thursday, September 3).A spokesperson for National Highways West Midlands shared news of the incident on X.They said: "The M5 is closed northbound within J1 at West Brom due to an ongoing Police incident."Traffic is being diverted via the exit and entry slip roads. Delays of 25 minutes and approx."3 miles of congestion in the area. More info to follow."Updates on this live blog have now ended.Get the latest court and crime news via our