Four men have been arrested after an allegation of robbery on the M1 in Northamptonshire.

An incident happened on the southbound carriageway of the M1 near junction 16, between 3pm and 3.30pm, on Wednesday November 12.

Police say the driver of a white Toyota Prius was forced to stop by the driver of a black Range Rover.

The occupants of the Range Rover exited the vehicle and approached the other driver, before allegedly threatening him and stealing items.

The incident happened on the M1 southbound.

placeholder image — The incident happened on the M1 southbound.

Four men from South Yorkshire aged 28, 29, 32 and 32, have been arrested on suspicion of robbery and released on police bail pending further enquiries.

A Northamptonshire Police spokeswoman said: “The M1 is a major route through the county and detectives would like to hear from anyone who may have captured either car travelling on the southbound carriageway just before the county border or who recorded any part of the incident on dash-cam.”

Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, quoting incident number: 25000664594.

Information can also be submitted online at Report | Northamptonshire Police and Giving information | Crimestoppers.