A man has been arrested after police stopped a vehicle driving the wrong way on the A55 in Anglesey. The incident took place on the North Wales Expressway, which was temporarily closed while officers dealt with the situation.
Arrest made after wrong-way driving incident
North Wales Police said officers successfully stopped a vehicle travelling on the wrong side of the A55 on Anglesey. The officers, who were on the correct side of the road, safely brought the vehicle to a stop.
One man has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody while enquiries continue. The A55 was temporarily closed while officers dealt with the incident and ensured the road was safe to reopen.
Cyclist injured and vehicles damaged in Holyhead
Prior to the vehicle entering the A55, a person was knocked off a bicycle on London Road in Holyhead. The individual sustained non-life threatening injuries and was taken to hospital. A number of parked vehicles were also damaged.
Police confirmed there were no collisions as a result of the vehicle travelling in the wrong direction on the A55. Enquiries into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing, and no further details are available at this time.
North Wales Police acknowledged the feelings this incident may attract in light of recent events involving Cleveland Police, and offered condolences to all those affected by those tragic events.
