Crime scene officers on site as locals report 'loud bangs in Sheffield neighbourhood before police arrived

Crime scene investigators have arrived on a Sheffield street, amid reports of ‘loud bangs’ last night.

South Yorkshire Police officers in white coveralls are now at the scene near Horninglow Road, Longley, as well as specialist crime scene investigation vans.

The gallery of 11 pictures below shows the scene as officers continue their investigations at the site, which is close to Longley Park sixth form.

Horninglow Road is closed between Barnsley Road and Tideswell Road, with police tape cordoning it off.

Three people have mentioned bangs overnight, with one man adding that he saw motorbikes coming down that street around the same time.

One women dsecribed hearing two bangs at 4.40am. She added: “I thought they were fireworks and went back to sleep."

South Yorkshire Police have been approached for more information

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