Armed robbery suspects arrested following M1 police pursuit
The northbound carriageway was fully closed.
Last updated 16th Feb 2026
Bedfordshire Police arrested two men on suspicion of aggravated burglary, following a pursuit linked to an armed robbery in Essex.
The chase occurred shortly before 12:20pm on the northbound M1 today (Monday 16th February)
Patrol officers from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Hertfordshire Roads Policing Unit, together with Armed Response Officers, collaborated with nearby forces to intercept the suspect vehicle.
The vehicle was successfully stopped prior to Junction 13.
For the duration of the operation, the northbound carriageway was fully closed.
Lanes were reopened by 1:20pm.
This collaborative effort highlights a coordinated response across regional police units in tackling serious crime.