British Transport Police explain presence at Sheffield Railway Station after two police vans spotted

British Transport Police (BTP) were called to Sheffield Railway Station at around 5.30pm yesterday (February 9).

Eyewitnesses reported seeing two police vans pulled up outside the station, and around seven officers inside.

Officers have now told The Star this was in response to reports of a ‘concern for welfare’.

Officers attended and helped take a person to safety.

A spokesperson for BTP added: “We were called to Sheffield station at around 5.30pm yesterday, Monday, following reports of a concern for welfare.

“Officers attended and the person was taken to a place of safety.”

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