Police deny that major incident near Hartley Brook Primary School in Sheffield was shooting

South Yorkshire Police has denied that a major incident near to a Sheffield primary school was a shooting.
By Claire Lewis
Published 24th May 2019, 10:52 BST
Updated 24th May 2019, 12:27 BST
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Emergency services were alerted to the incident in Gregg House Road – close to Hartley Brook Primary Academy in Shiregreen – at 7.30am.

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Six children were taken to hospital and two arrests were made.

Police officers remain in Shiregreen this morning following a major incidentPolice officers remain in Shiregreen this morning following a major incident
Police officers remain in Shiregreen this morning following a major incident
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Responding to speculation that the incident was a shooting, South Yorkshire Police said in a Facebook post: “We can confirm that at this moment we have had no reports of this nature.”

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In another statement earlier today, the force said: “Police were called at around 7.30am today to reports of concerns for safety at a property on Gregg House Road, Shiregreen.

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“Yorkshire Ambulance Service and Yorkshire Air Ambulance have attended and transported six children to hospital.

“Two people are under arrest.”

The statement continued: “There will be a significant police presence at the scene throughout the day as officers continue enquiries.

“A cordon is in place and buses are being diverted from the area.”