Sheffield High Street cordoned off as emergency services deal with incident as Christmas celebrations begin
The incident comes in the same weekend that crowds are expected in the city centre for as Sheffield gears up for Christmas
A city centre street is cordoned off in Sheffield this afternoon - in the same weekend that crowds are expected as the Steel City gears up for Christmas.
Police officers have taped off part of High Street near McDonald’s.
Both sides of the road - heading towards the Cathedral in one direction and Ponds Forge in the other - are taped off and under police guard.
A number of police vehicles are at the scene.
Trams and bus services are disrupted.
South Yorkshire Police has not yet disclosed the nature of the incident officers are dealing with.
It comes during the same weekend that a large number of visitors are expected in the city centre for Christmas activities.
The Christmas Market launched this week, stretching from Fargate to The Moor.
The famous Alpine Bar in the Peace Gardens has returned and for the first time in years, there’s an outdoor ice rink for the festive season.
There’s also a big wheel and snow slide.
Tomorrow, thousands are expected for a free Christmas celebration on Devonshire Green.
Live entertainment, including music, is planned as well as light and lazer shows.
Christmas trees will also be lit up as part of the celebrations.
More to follow.