Police Search closes M6 in both directions between J37 J39

A Police search closes M6 between J37 and 39 all traffic has been stopped in both directions.

Tebay services is reported to be locked down with a heavy police presence including a Police search plane that has flown from Leeds to support ground police searching the area around the service.

Unconfirmed reports are that police are searching the area for an escaped convict.

Please find a alternate route if possible. Long delays likely are reported on the M6 in both directions.

we will bring updates throughout the evening on this developing story.