Everything we know as ‘suspicious device' prompts huge emergency response in Sharrow, Sheffield
A large cordon is in place around Washington Road in Sharrow after reports of a ‘suspicious device’ at a residential property.
Residents have been evacuated and armed police, ambulances and the fire service are on the scene near Lansdowne flats.
A cordon was set up at 11am this morning, Wednesday, March 18, and extended to include Club Garden Road and Sharrow Lane just before 1pm.
A police spokesperson said: “We are currently responding to an incident at a residential property on Washington Road, Sheffield. It follows reports that there may be a suspicious device within the property.
“Emergency services are in attendance and a 100m cordon has been put in place as a precaution. Members of the public are asked to avoid the area. “
Buses are being diverted and motorists are being advised to plan alternative routes.
First Bus said the 56 service had been diverted around Cemetery Road and Sharrow Lane.
It added: “Washington Road has been closed by South Yorkshire Police. Services will be diverted via Cemetery Road and Sharrow Lane in both directions until further notice.”
Armed officers have been seen patrolling the flats.
An evacuation centre has been set up at Sharrow Community Forum at The Old Junior School, on South View Road.