Six children taken to hospital following major incident near Hartley Brook Primary School in Sheffield

In a statement issued this morning, South Yorkshire Police said two arrests have also been made.

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Emergency service were alerted to the incident in Gregg House Road, Shiregreen, at 7.30am.

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At the height of the incident was an air ambulance, numerous ambulances and multiple police vehicles at the scene.

A huge police cordon remains in place.

The statement says: “Police were called at around 7.30am today to reports of concerns for safety at a property on Gregg House Road, Shiregreen.

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

“Two people are under arrest.

“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.

“This incident is ongoing.”