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The Sun
3 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Major motorway CLOSED due to ‘serious' police incident with delays sparking chaos for commuters
A MAJOR motorway is closed due to a "serious" police incident with delays sparking chaos for commuters. Part of the M2 between Strood and Chatham in Kent is shut. The coastbound stretch from Junction 1 to Junction 3 has been closed since 5.15am. Police, ambulance and National Highways workers are on the scene. Drivers are being diverted, with delays expected on the A2 near Gravesend. The Sun has contacted Kent Police for further information. 1
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
A Teen Sent Home for Refusing to Take Out Trash at McDonald's Complained to Mom. Then Her Manager Shot Mom: Cops
A McDonald's manager from Illinois is facing a weapons charge after allegedly shooting the mother of one of her employees. Kathy Bledsoe, 44, was working as manager at a Belleville outpost of the fast food chain on July 16, and at one point in the afternoon instructed a juvenile female to take out the trash, according to the Belleville Police Department. When the teen refused, Bledsoe claimed to police she instructed the girl to clock out for the day. At that point the teen contacted her mother, Tynika R. McKinzie, "who responded to the store with another juvenile female," according to a news release, after which a "verbal disturbance ensued." At some point, McKinzie allegedly made her way behind the counter of the restaurant and to Bledsoe's office. Once there, she allegedly "battered Bledsoe in the face and head" until the manager pulled out a gun and allegedly shot the woman in the leg, according to police. Bledsoe was arrested by police and charged with one count of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon. McKinzie was taken to the hospital to be treated for her injuries and was charged with one count each of aggravated battery and mob action. "It is unfortunate that this incident occurred. It seems individuals are quick to resort to violence to resolve disputes without consideration of the impact their actions have on the community as a whole," Chief of Police Matthew Eiskant said in a statement. "This was an unnecessary incident that could have been mitigated without punches being thrown or a gun being used." Bledsoe and McKinzie did not respond to requests for comment. Read the original article on People
BBC News
5 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Road near St Albans closed due to police incident
A road that connects a city to a motorway junction was closed in both directions because of a police A414 was shut between junction eight of the M1 and the A405 in St Albans, shortly after 06:00 Police said it was closed due to a police concern for a person's diversions were put in place and National Highways advised drivers to allow extra time. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Taser and bullet fail to stop domestic violence suspect
An alleged domestic violence incident has ended with two police cars rammed and a man shot in the arm after a dramatic two-hour ordeal. The 42-year-old man was allegedly seen wielding a knife and arguing with a woman when police were called to an address in San Remo on the NSW Central Coast about 5am on Thursday. Multiple attempts to arrest him were unsuccessful and he got into a car and rammed two police vehicles to flee, police say. Officers tried to use a Taser while the man was in the vehicle and when he drove at the surrounding police cars, an officer fired once. "It appears that he was struck by the bullet in the upper arm area," Detective Superintendent Chad Gillies said on Thursday. "(His) condition is stable, it's certainly not life-threatening." After escaping despite being shot, the man evaded police for more than two hours before being found in nearby Gorokan about 7.30am. Police used a Taser and managed to arrest the man on the second occasion, Det Supt Gillies said. The man, who is known to police, is under guard in hospital. "I anticipate a number of serious charges will be conferred against that male at the earliest opportunity," Det Supt Gillies said. The alleged victim of the domestic incident was taken to hospital with injuries including facial fractures and has since been discharged. The car used by the man to escape has been seized by police and will undergo forensic testing. No critical incident has been declared and the officers involved acted appropriately in trying to detain the man, Det Supt Gillies said. "Police were required to act immediately, which they did and put themselves in jeopardy," he said.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Yahoo
Police incident in Sutton Coldfield shuts down major road as Birmingham railway line also closed
A police incident in Sutton Coldfield closed down a railway line with a main road also shut. An incident took place in Jockey Road shortly before 7pm yesterday, Friday, July 11. The road was closed from Birmingham Road to the junction with Somerville Road. READ MORE: Boy who died at Sutton Park lake named as school pays tribute A cordon also went over the Cross City Line between Wylde Green and Sutton Coldfield stations. Traffic was being diverted around the cordon with a number of police vehicles and personnel in the area. West Midlands Railway has said: 'Emergency services dealing with an incident near the railway between Sutton Coldfield to Erdington. 'Ticket acceptance is in place between Birmingham New Street and Four Oaks stations. 'Road transport will be in place between Four Oaks and Lichfield with minibuses between Lichfield City and Lichfield Trent Valley in both directions.' National Express West Midlands was diverting bus services 5 and 907 due to the incident. It posted on X: 'Service disruption. Incident ongoing on Jockey Road/Birmingham Road junction Sutton Coldfield 'Services 5 & 907 are diverting in both directions via: 'Boldmere Road, Chester Road & Birmingham Road 'Apologies for any disruption to your journey.' Our reporter saw police conducting house-to-house enquiries in Braemar Road in Sutton Coldfield. There was also a police scene in Roxburgh Road with several police officers and police vehicles. It was not known at this stage if the two police scenes are connected. BirminghamLive has contacted West Midlands Police and it has said British Transport Police is leading on the incident. Transport police have been contacted but have yet to respond.
