Roads in Sheffield reopened as stand-off enters its 35th hour

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 06:00hrs
Photo: Armed Police on stairwell of Sheffield apartment block
Traffic and travel has resumed to normal conditions confirm South Yorkshire Police

Road closures around an apartment block in Sheffield have reopened this morning to the public as a stand-off continues 35 hours it started.

In an update posted today, South Yorkshire Police said:

“The Sheffield Parkway has re-opened in both directions and public transport has resumed as normal.

Our officers remain on scene at an incident in Broad Street in Sheffield, but we are now in a position to reduce the cordon to our work and re-open major roads.

Displaced residents remain evacuated and are still unable to return to their properties.

Although roads have re-opened, our work to negotiate with the man continues.

Officers continue to work with residents to ensure that any pets within the building are cared for and reunited where possible.

We continue to thank you for your on-going support and co-operation during this challenging time.”

Further information regarding the resuming of trams and buses can be found here- https://orlo.uk/rupUA

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