Sheffield bomb squad: Cordon lifted from student halls after 'suspicious package' deemed 'of no concern'

A bomb disposal squad has left the scene of a Sheffield student halls after determining a ‘suspicious package’ there was of no concern.
Alastair Ulke
By Alastair Ulke
Published 1st Dec 2021, 22:07 BST
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A heavy police presence was spotted on Norfolk Park Road earlier tonight (December 1) after reports of a ‘device’ found at Norfolk Park Village student accommodation.

BACKGROUND: Bomb disposal squad reportedly on scene at Norfolk Park over 'suspicious package' at student halls

It led to police evacuating several buildings and cordoning off the main entrance to the halls while a bomb disposal team was deployed to the scene.

A heavy police presence was spotted at Norfolk Park Road over reports of a 'suspicious package' at the student halls.A heavy police presence was spotted at Norfolk Park Road over reports of a 'suspicious package' at the student halls.
A heavy police presence was spotted at Norfolk Park Road over reports of a 'suspicious package' at the student halls.
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South Yorkshire Police have now confirmed that the “device" was of no concern.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Earlier this evening officers cordoned off and evacuated buildings on Norfolk Park Road in Sheffield after a suspicious-looking item was found by a member of the public.

“Specialist teams attended the scene and, after examining the item, determined there were no concerns about the item.

“The cordon has now been lifted and South Yorkshire Police would like to thank the public for their patience whilst we have dealt with this issue.”

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