Cops shut the M1 and launch urgent manhunt as they chase armed suspect who fled on foot
COPS today shut the M1 as they urgently hunted an armed suspect who fled a crime scene on foot.
The man, who is carrying a baseball bat damaged a home and a vehicle in Ballfield Lane, Barnsley, earlier today before fleeing.
He reportedly headed towards junction 38 of the M1 – forcing police to shut the major road.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “Officers were called at 12.14pm earlier today following reports a man armed with a baseball bat had damaged a property and a vehicle on Ballfield Lane in the Kexbrough area of Barnsley.
“The man later fled towards the M1 and reportedly went on the hard shoulder near junction 38.
“The motorway was shut in both directions near the junction as officers attempted to locate the suspect.
“The M1 has since reopened and efforts remain ongoing to locate the suspect.”