Armed police in Lodge Moor, Sheffield, over reports of gun

Police marksmen were sent to Lodge Moor, Sheffield, after fears were raised over a gun.

Locals described described seeing armed police officers near the Westminster estate in Lodge Moor on Thursday evening, as well as police patrol cars.

Concerns had been raised by South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service.

South Yorkshire Police said in a statement: “Around 8.50pm yesterday (Tuesday, September 15), we were alerted by the fire service to a suspected firearm in a premise on Westminster Avenue in Sheffield.

“Armed officers attended and two BB guns were located.”

No arrests have been made over the incident, the force added.

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