Leicestershire Police led incident shuts down M1 motorway in both directions

The M1 was closed due to a ‘Leicestershire Police led incident.’ The part of the motorway by East Midlands Airport was shut in both directions just before 8pm last night (Sunday, December 24). National Highways East Midlands shared an update on social media, saying: “The #M1 in #Leicestershire is CLOSED in both directions between J23 (#Loughborough) and J23a (@ema_airport) due to a @leicspolice led incident. “More information including diversion route details to follow shortly.

Thanks for your patience if you’re held up.”

Leicestershire Police announced the road closures lifted at 9.48pm last night.