Police called to Sheffield city centre in suspected hoax

Police searched Sheffield city centre this morning following what is believed to be a hoax call.
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South Yorkshire Police said officers responded to calls about concerns for the safety of a man near Moorfoot this morning at around 6.40am.

A spokesman for the force said checks were carried out but no one was found in the area in need of assistance, and the call is believed to have been a hoax.

One member of the public reported police blocking South Lane and Cumberland Street, close to The Moor, this morning as officers carried out enquiries.