THE M5 was closed last night between Halesowen and Oldbury due to reports of a man on a bridge. 

Police were called shortly before 11pm yesterday (Tuesday October 6) following concerns for the man, who was on a motorway bridge. 

The motorway was closed in both directions, from junction 2 at Oldbury, to junction 3 at Halesowen/Quinton while officers were on scene. 

Thankfully they brought the man down and he was taken by medics to be assessed. 

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We were called shortly before 11pm yesterday (6 October) following concerns for the safety of a man on a motorway bridge.

"He was brought down safely and taken in an ambulance to be assessed.

"The road was re-opened by 11.45pm."

Highways England put out information at 10.51pm stating that the motorway was closed "between J2 to J3 in both directions for a police incident."

The motorway reopened just after midnight with Highways England tweeting at 12.08pm: "Update - Road is now clear following the police incident.

"Thank you for your patience."