VIDEO: Sheffield's Fitzalan Square sealed off in police incident

Fitzalan Square in Sheffield has been taped off tonight following a police incident.
By Sophie Wills
Published 22nd Oct 2020, 22:19 BST
Updated 23rd Oct 2020, 14:13 BST
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South Yorkshire Police descended on the area, in the city centre, this evening (Thursday, October 22) and placed a cordon around the entire square.

One of our reporters said he saw officers at the scene along with two police vehicles including a Crime Scene Investigations Unit.

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Numerous yellow markers can also be seen scattered around the floor.

Police vehicles and a large cordon at the scene. Pictures by Dan Hayes.Police vehicles and a large cordon at the scene. Pictures by Dan Hayes.
Police vehicles and a large cordon at the scene. Pictures by Dan Hayes.
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A police spokesperson said: “Police were called just before 6.30pm yesterday evening (22 October) to reports of a man with a knife in Sheffield city centre.

"A 24-year-old man was arrested on Flat Street on suspicion of affray and possession of an offensive weapon and currently remains in police custody.

"A knife was recovered from the scene.

The entire square has been taped off.The entire square has been taped off.
The entire square has been taped off.

"A cordon was put in place while officers carried out enquiries and was removed at around 11pm.

"We have received no reports of any injuries.

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"Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting incident number 831 of 22 October.”

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