Idle curiosity - Police convoy M1
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Just a nosey question borne of curiosity, but wondered if anyone might know why there was a police convoy travelling north on the M1 this lunchtime?
It came past me as I was approaching J29 (NE Derbyshire) at around 12.40pm and comprised one lead police car then 2 blue police/prison(?) trucks - not vans but sizeable enough to be described as lorries/trucks - flanked by 4 Police BMW X5s all with blue lights flashing and one displaying a 'Keep Back' sign in the rear window. At least one of the cars had 'City of London Police' badging.
Just wondered if there was a major, big name (or maybe secret?) trial or transfer of prisoners today, esp. given the distance from London, given the badging.
It came past me as I was approaching J29 (NE Derbyshire) at around 12.40pm and comprised one lead police car then 2 blue police/prison(?) trucks - not vans but sizeable enough to be described as lorries/trucks - flanked by 4 Police BMW X5s all with blue lights flashing and one displaying a 'Keep Back' sign in the rear window. At least one of the cars had 'City of London Police' badging.
Just wondered if there was a major, big name (or maybe secret?) trial or transfer of prisoners today, esp. given the distance from London, given the badging.
Fun Bus said:
Wasn't a money or bullion run to the Royal mint in Leeds was it? Or were the trucks definitely prison vehicles.
Hadn't thought of that but it sounds very possible - I'd assumed Prison Service but maybe not. Both medium sized trucks/lorries and a uniform dark blue in colour - I didn't spot any badgig but they were part covered by the flanking vehicles.
Also wtf was going on over the M40 to be worth so much grief...I appreciate there may well be something on the A404 worthy of the total snafu and chaos but wtf anyway!
ETA current details so OK got the picture:
Latest
The M40 is currently closed at Junction 4 as police attend a man on the wrong side of the barrier at the bridge by Cressex Road.
There are long delays between J2 A355 (Beaconsfield) and J4 A404 / A4010 Handy Cross, as the M40 is closed in both directions.
The incident is causing gridlock on the roads around High Wycombe and Marlow.
5:56pm
The BFP is concluding its live blog on this incident - but we will bring you an update as and when we receive further information from Thames Valley Police.
ETA current details so OK got the picture:
Latest
The M40 is currently closed at Junction 4 as police attend a man on the wrong side of the barrier at the bridge by Cressex Road.
There are long delays between J2 A355 (Beaconsfield) and J4 A404 / A4010 Handy Cross, as the M40 is closed in both directions.
The incident is causing gridlock on the roads around High Wycombe and Marlow.
5:56pm
The BFP is concluding its live blog on this incident - but we will bring you an update as and when we receive further information from Thames Valley Police.
turbobloke said:
Also wtf was going on over the M40 to be worth so much grief...I appreciate there may well be something on the A404 worthy of the total snafu and chaos but wtf anyway!
ETA current details so OK got the picture:
Latest
The M40 is currently closed at Junction 4 as police attend a man on the wrong side of the barrier at the bridge by Cressex Road.
There are long delays between J2 A355 (Beaconsfield) and J4 A404 / A4010 Handy Cross, as the M40 is closed in both directions.
The incident is causing gridlock on the roads around High Wycombe and Marlow.
5:56pm
The BFP is concluding its live blog on this incident - but we will bring you an update as and when we receive further information from Thames Valley Police.
Jumper off the bridge I believe.ETA current details so OK got the picture:
Latest
The M40 is currently closed at Junction 4 as police attend a man on the wrong side of the barrier at the bridge by Cressex Road.
There are long delays between J2 A355 (Beaconsfield) and J4 A404 / A4010 Handy Cross, as the M40 is closed in both directions.
The incident is causing gridlock on the roads around High Wycombe and Marlow.
5:56pm
The BFP is concluding its live blog on this incident - but we will bring you an update as and when we receive further information from Thames Valley Police.
soxboy said:
It's the Bank of England run between City of London and Leeds. Lots of very armed police.
I quite often see them pull into the back of the BoE while walking to my office, it's quite interesting to see the police scoot in really quickly, armed police jump out and secure the area while the van goes in.AnonSpoilsport said:
soxboy said:
It's the Bank of England run between City of London and Leeds. Lots of very armed police.
Good old PH, mystery solved!Good job I didn't try to flag them down for a loan then, I suppose.
Puggit said:
NightRunner said:
You want to try that with a nuclear run (well, not the loan part!), things might get a bit shooty!
I live near AWE - they're quite a sight!police
Army
Artic towing the stuff
Spare artic
Artic tow truck
Mechanics
Following a mile or so behind when on the motorway, just in case:
Fire engine
Hazmat wagon
Eta good old 'nuke watch' videotaping it all...
http://www.nukewatch.org.uk/video1.php
Edited by NightRunner on Tuesday 26th February 23:09
NightRunner said:
Puggit said:
NightRunner said:
You want to try that with a nuclear run (well, not the loan part!), things might get a bit shooty!
I live near AWE - they're quite a sight!police
Army
Artic towing the stuff
Spare artic
Artic tow truck
Mechanics
Following a mile or so behind when on the motorway, just in case:
Fire engine
Hazmat wagon
Eta good old 'nuke watch' videotaping it all...
http://www.nukewatch.org.uk/video1.php
Edited by NightRunner on Tuesday 26th February 23:09
oldbanger said:
Ah, good to see them with guns in several of their pr pics!NightRunner said:
You want to try that with a nuclear run (well, not the loan part!), things might get a bit shooty!
Reminds me of Mark Thomas and the nuclear train. Spin forward to 7:30 if you don't like his stand-up.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9bFHl5UbNo
No idea if that's still valid.
NightRunner said:
Comprises of something like
police
Army Royal Marines
Artic towing the stuff
Spare artic
Artic tow truck
Mechanics
Following a mile or so behind when on the motorway, just in case:
Fire engine
Hazmat wagon
Eta good old 'nuke watch' videotaping it all...
http://www.nukewatch.org.uk/video1.php
Just FYIpolice
Artic towing the stuff
Spare artic
Artic tow truck
Mechanics
Following a mile or so behind when on the motorway, just in case:
Fire engine
Hazmat wagon
Eta good old 'nuke watch' videotaping it all...
http://www.nukewatch.org.uk/video1.php
Edited by NightRunner on Tuesday 26th February 23:09
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