Armed police flood Sheffield estate amid unconfirmed reports of shooting

Armed police flooded a Sheffield estate, with unconfirmed reports this morning that there has been a shooting.

By Claire Lewis

Published 7th Jan 2021, 07:32 BST

Updated 7th Jan 2021, 11:59 BST

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Castlebeck Drive, Manor, was sealed off last night and was still under police guard in the early hours of this morning.

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Local residents claim armed police flooded the street and surrounding area, with reports of a shooting having taken place.

A cordon of police tape (Photo credit should read NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP via Getty Images)

A cordon of police tape (Photo credit should read NIKLAS HALLE'N/AFP via Getty Images)

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South Yorkshire Police has not yet released any details on the nature of the incident being dealt with by officers today.

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