The M2 Medway Bridge was brought to a standstill earlier this afternoon while police responded to reports that a man was on the bridge.

Police received reports of concern for the welfare of the man just after 12.30pm.

The man, from London, was on the bridge, between junctions 2 for Cuxton and 3 for Chatham.

Witnesses said a car was “dangerously close” to the edge of the busy motorway bridge.

Officers closed both sides of the carriageway as a precaution before detaining the man.

The road has now reopened.