M8 closed as armed police hunt for 'man with weapon'

Part of the M8 remains closed as armed police search for a man with a possible weapon in North Lanarkshire.

Specialist officers were called to the motorway between Junction 6 and Eurocentral at around 8.55am on Monday following reports of a man who appeared to be carrying a weapon on the eastbound carriageway.

A major search is ongoing with the road remaining closed as of 12.25pm.

Drivers are urged to use alternative routes.

Traffic Scotland

The M8 is closed at junction six eastbound for Newhouse and Chapelhall. The slip road on the A8 eastbound  at Eurocentral is also closed.

Police Scotland said extensive enquiries were ongoing.

The force said in a statement: “Police are in attendance and a search of the area is being carried out.

“Specialist officers are also in attendance, as a precaution, and extensive inquiries are ongoing.”

“The M8 is closed at Junction 6 eastbound for Newhouse and Chapelhall and motorists are advised to avoid the area while investigations are carried out.”

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