A man has been arrested following an incident which led to closures on the A12 and gridlock in and around Maldon today (October 10).

Police were called to reports of concerns for a man in his fifties on a bridge over the road near Junction 26 at Stanway, Colchester, shortly after 11.15am.

He was arrested on suspicion of intentionally and recklessly causing a public nuisance.

A spokesperson for Essex Police said: "Officers attended and worked to resolve the situation as quickly and as safely as possible.

"This meant the road had to be closed for the safety of all those involved, including road users.

"The man was brought to safety at around 4.50pm and the road was re-opened."

The suspect remains in police custody.

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