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A289 Pier Road in Gillingham shut due to a 'police incident'

One of the main routes in and out of a town was shut for several hours due to a "police incident".

The A289 Pier Road in Gillingham was closed in both directions earlier this evening. It eventually reopened at about 9pm.

Pier Road, Gillingham. Stock image: Steve Crispe
Pier Road, Gillingham. Stock image: Steve Crispe

It is understood police were turning traffic around between the B2004 Medway Road and Pegasus Way.

A police spokesman said officers had been called at 7.45pm after reports of concern for the welfare of a man in Pier Approach Road.

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