Protest closes M6

Protesters were reported to be on the carriageway near junction 2-3.

Warwickshire Police closed the M6 on Sunday after protesters were reported to be on the main carriageway near Nuneaton. 

Officers were called at around 6pm and the southbound carriageway re-opened around 7pm. 

We are receiving reports of pedestrian protesters at junction 3 of the M6 in the southbound carriageway. Southbound is now currently closed. Please seek alternative routes and be wary if you are traveling on the M6. CM

— OPU Warwickshire (@OPUWarks) June 7, 2020

The protesters have now left the motorway at junction 2 and the M6 is now reopening. CM

— OPU Warwickshire (@OPUWarks) June 7, 2020

Reports suggest that more than 100 people were apart of protests near to the M6 motorway. 

Officers said that the protesters left the motorway at junction 2 near Bedworth and the motorway was re-opened.