A road has been closed near a pub this morning in Rotherham due to a police incident, according to bus officials.

The bus operator Stagecoach said South Yorkshire Police had closed Haugh Road, near the Monkwood pub, in a message that they issued on social media at 6.16am today.

Police have been contacted for more information about the closure of the road, near Rawmarsh.

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Stagecoach Yorkshire said in their post on X (formerly Twitter): “Due to a police road closure on Haugh Road (Monkwood pub) our 8/8a services will be diverting Green Rise/ Harding Avenue/ Lister Avenue/ Thorogate.

“We apologise for any inconvenience caused.”

The AA has stated: “Road closed due to police incident on Haugh Road northbound from Wilson Avenue to Green Rise. Detour in operation - via bus routes 8/8a. Traffic is coping well. Sensors show that southbound is now open.”

The location of the reported closure is also only a few hundred yards from Rawmarsh Community School, futher down Haugh Road.