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M5 shut after police car shot at M5 shut after police car shot at
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Shots have been fired at a police car after a BMW was stopped as part of a routine check in Gloucestershire.Shots have been fired at a police car after a BMW was stopped as part of a routine check in Gloucestershire.
The blue L-registered Series 3 BMW was parked in a lay-by outside Blooms Garden centre on the B4008 near junction 12 of the M5.The blue L-registered Series 3 BMW was parked in a lay-by outside Blooms Garden centre on the B4008 near junction 12 of the M5.
When the officers approached the car it drove off at high speed southbound onto the M5 and two shots were fired from the slip road. When the officers approached the car it drove off at high speed on to the M5 southbound and two shots were fired from someone in the back of the car.
The motorway has been closed in both directions between junctions 12 and 13. The M5 was closed in both directions, but has since reopened northbound.
A Highways Agency spokesman said it was hoped the motorway would partially reopen by 1000 BST. It is likely to be closed southbound between junctions 12 and 13 until 1300 BST.
Someone believed to be in the back of the vehicle then fired two shots in the direction of the police vehicle Kate Nelmes, Gloucestershire Police
The Highways Agency has advised people not to travel unless necessary.
The B4008 from junction 12 of the M5 towards Stonehouse has also been closed and diversion signs are in place.The B4008 from junction 12 of the M5 towards Stonehouse has also been closed and diversion signs are in place.
A police spokeswoman said there were at least two people in the car. Police gave pursuit of the BMW but lost sight of it just before junction 13, for Stroud.
No-one was injured but officers are now carrying out an investigation to find the car and its occupants. "As the vehicle drove onto the carriageway, someone believed to be in the back of the vehicle then fired two shots in the direction of the police vehicle," said Kate Nelmes of Gloucestershire Police.
A thorough search of the area is under way. "A lot of enquiries are being carried out to trace that vehicle and we would appeal to anyone who knows who is responsible and where they and the vehicle are now, to get in touch with us."
No-one was injured but officers are now carrying out a detailed investigation to find the car and its occupants.
A thorough search of the area is being carried out.