Police temporarily closed A34 this morning over concerns about man on a bridge

Police closed a section of the A34 in both directions for just over an hour this morning, Wednesday, 5th June, after concerns about a man on a bridge.

The incident happened just after 8am near Handforth. between the Handforth Dean and Dean Row roundabouts.

A police spokesperson said "Officers restrained him and he has gone to hospital to be assessed. Road reopened about 9.15am."

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