Part of the M8 closed after reports of man with a weapon
Police have begun a search operation
Last updated 3rd Feb 2025
Police closed a section of the M8 In Lanarkshire as they check out reports of a man seen with a weapon.
They received calls just before 9am there might be someone armed on the slip road of the eastbound carriageway at Junction 6 for Newhouse.
An alert issued by Police Scotland says the area is being searched by specialist officers.
Junction 6A on the M8 remains closed and the A8 is closed between Eurocentral and Chapelhall
Motorists are advised to avoid the area while investigations are carried out.
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