Teenager arrested following incident on A14 near Ipswich

Emergency services were called to the concerns for welfare of a female near Nacton at about 11.40am on Wednesday. 

A female, aged in her teens, was arrested on suspicion of causing a public nuisance following the resolution of the incident at 4.25pm.

There was heavy traffic around Ipswich during the incident (Image: Charlotte Bond)

The female was taken to Martlesham police investigation centre for questioning and has since been released under investigation pending further enquiries, a spokesman for Suffolk police confirmed. 

During the closure, a man approached officers and allegedly began shouting and displaying abusive behaviour towards police and negotiators.

He was arrested at the scene and also taken to Martlesham police investigation centre for questioning.

Traffic was brought to a standstill in Norwich Road (Image: Charlotte Bond)

Mark Wymer, of Hurricane Place in Ipswich, has been charged with obstructing a police officer in the execution of their duty and possession of a bladed article in public, namely a lock knife.

The 59-year-old was released on bail to appear at Suffolk Magistrates' Court in Ipswich on March 18.

A spokesman for Suffolk police said: "Police would like to reassure the public that the decision to close the A14, whether by police or partners, is not taken lightly.

"The impact a closure will have on a town is considered, alongside any risk posed to the public and wider community, and police and partners take action to minimise this where possible."

Traffic around Ipswich was gridlocked as a result of the closure.

Drivers were pictured in standstill traffic in Norwich Road and Colchester Road as they attempted to make their way through the town centre.

According to Suffolk police, the A14 reopened in both directions at about 4.45pm, although delays were still reported in Ipswich into the evening.