Water rescue teams sent to scene of major Sheffield police incident

This was the scene in Arbourthorne, Sheffield after water rescue teams were called out.

Eastern Avenue is closed by emergency services, with blue and white police tape placed across the road and several police cars on the scene.

Pictures and video show a red South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service water rescue unit on the scene this morning, Monday, October 12.

It is understood that the water rescue team and the ambulance teams have just left the scene.

A South Yorkshire Police search unit van, with a boat on a trailer, has also been at the scene.

Locals have also described emergency services at Arbourthorne Pond.

Emergency services have been approached for more details.

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