Sheffield residents evacuated as 100-metre cordon placed around home on Mapplebeck Road, High Green
“Residents who have been advised to leave their home are directed to a nearby rest centre”
Sheffield residents have been evacuated from their homes this evening, following a discovery at a nearby property.
Police have had a presence at a property in Mapplebeck Road, High Green since Friday night (September 11, 2026).
But now, four days on, police have now placed a 100-metre cordon around the house, and evacuated nearby properties, following a discovery made during a search.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said tonight (Tuesday, September 15, 2026): “A 100-metre cordon is in place around a house on Mapplebeck Road, High Green - resulting in the evacuation of nearby properties.
“Road closures are in place on Mapplebeck Road, Griffiths Road, School Road, Worrall Road, Beechwood Road, Hawthorne Road, Entwhistle Road and Greenwood Road.
“There's been a police presence at the house since Friday 11 September, while a careful forensic search has been conducted by specialist officers.
“Following a discovery this afternoon, it has been deemed necessary to evacuate nearby properties to enable emergency services and specialists to ensure safety.
“No injuries have been reported. Colleagues from other emergency services are in attendance as a precaution.
“Residents who have been advised to leave their home are directed to a nearby rest centre. Details to follow.”