Large-scale police operation in Sheffield tonight involving armed officers. Focusing on the Gateway Apartments building. Resident told me he was stopped by police at about 21:00 from being allowed into his flat. Broad Street closedhttps://x.com/OliConstable/status/1889108019327218039 (Image: BBC)
People were evacuated from a Sheffield apartment building overnight amid concerns over a man alleged to have weapons.
Roads near the scene, including the Sheffield Parkway between Park Square roundabout and Derek Dooley Way, were expected to remain closed into Tuesday morning.
South Yorkshire Police confirmed they were called to the property after 7pm on Monday with reports a man inside had weapons.
A Facebook post from the force said: “Those within the building where the property is have been evacuated, and those within the neighbouring buildings have been asked to stay indoors while officers conduct their work.”
Police and other emergency services remained on the scene in Broad Street early on Tuesday.
Trams are also affected by the shutdown, and commuters are advised to plan ahead and find an alternative route.
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‘Trams are unable to operate towards the city centre’
South Yorkshire Travel posted: “Due to a police incident Sheffield Parkway is closed between the Park Square roundabout and Derek Dooley Way and Trams are unable to operate towards the city centre.
“For more information use the live bus tracker, TSY App or @SY_Supertram.”
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Disruption – due to a police incident Sheffield Parkway is closed between the Park Square roundabout and Derek Dooley Way and Trams are unable to operate towards the city centre. For more information use the live bus tracker, TSY App or .
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Travellers advised to check journeys before setting off
The spokesman added: “The Sheffield Parkway, between Park Square roundabout and Derek Dooley Way will remain shut-please plan, and find an alternative route this morning.
“Trams are also affected in the area and those travelling are advised to check Travel South Yorkshire.”
Man ‘poses a risk to himself’
A South Yorkshire Police spokesman said: “We, alongside other emergency services remain on scene at Broad Street in Sheffield.
“Just after 7pm last night (Monday 10 February) we responded to concerns for a man inside a property, alleged to have weapons and pose a risk to himself.
“Those within the building where the property is have been evacuated and those within the neighbouring buildings have been asked to stay indoors while officers conduct their work.”
Pictures from the scene show large numbers of police
Pictures taken at the scene show large numbers of police and emergency vehicles on the scene in Sheffield Parkway.
Traffic and trams disrupted
Trams are also affected by the shutdown, and commuters are advised to plan ahead and find an alternative route.
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People were evacuated from a Sheffield apartment building overnight amid concerns over a man alleged to have weapons.
Roads near the scene, including the Sheffield Parkway between Park Square roundabout and Derek Dooley Way, were expected to remain closed into Tuesday morning.
South Yorkshire Police confirmed they were called to the property after 7pm on Monday with reports a man inside had weapons.
“Those within the building where the property is have been evacuated, and those within the neighbouring buildings have been asked to stay indoors while officers conduct their work,” a Facebook post from the force said.
Police and other emergency services remained on the scene in Broad Street early on Tuesday.