An arrest has been made after a police chase led to the discovery of a gun.
Met Police officers pursued a vehicle along the M1 northbound on Wednesday, June 24, around 6.15pm, when a driver failed to stop for police.
The force says the vehicle tried to exit the motorway at junction 5 (Watford), but crashed into a number of other cars as it turned onto the slipway.
When officers searched the vehicle they found a firearm.
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of failing to stop for police and dangerous driving, possession of a firearm, driving with no insurance and taking without consent.
No injuries were reported following the crash.
A Met Police spokesperson said: "As is routine, the incident has been flagged to the MPS Department of Professional Standards."
The motorway slipway at junction 5 had been closed for several hours following the incident, causing small delays around the area.
#M1 J5 northbound exit near #Watford is closed due to an @HertsPolice led incident. Slight delays on approach. Diversion - Pls continue to J6 and then head south on the #A405.
— Highways England (@HighwaysEAST) June 24, 2020
Drivers had been diverted to continue travelling towards junction 6 (St Albans) on the M1 and then head south on the A405.
The incident was cleared by 9.15pm.
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