Police issue "avoid the area" warning over closure of Greasbro Road, Tinsley, after incident

Greasbro Road in Tinsley is blocked off this morning at its junction with Shepcote Lane.

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The closure is due to a “police incident” but no further details have been released by South Yorkshire Police.

A force statement reads: “Please be aware that a road closure is in place on Greasbro Road, Tinsley, at the junction of Shepcote Lane due to a police incident.

“We are advising people to avoid the area and plan an alternative route if possible. Thank you.”

More to follow.

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