Exclusive:Gun found in Sheffield house after police detain person 'acting suspiciously' on residential street
Two people have been arrested
A man is in custody while another woman was arrested after police recovered a gun from a house on a residential street.
Patrolling officers in the Crookes area of Sheffield noticed a group of men who have been described as “acting suspiciously” on Forres Road on Monday (June 22) afternoon.
The men attempted to flee police, but one was detained and officers began searching the property.
During their search, a firearm was located.
Residents have reported seeing a large police presence in the area since, including police vans and CSI carrying out inspections.
One man, aged 29, remains in police custody while a 52-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of firearms offences has been bailed.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “At 2.37pm yesterday (June 22) officers on patrol observed a group of men acting suspiciously around a property on Forres Road, in Sheffield,
“The group ran from officers, and one man was detained. A subsequent search of the property located a firearm.
“A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of firearms offences. He remains in police custody.
“A 52-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of firearms offences. She has been bailed pending further enquiries.
“A scene was in place but was stood down at approximately 3.15pm today (June 23).”